Tag: Crime

Three Suspects Arrested for Fraud and Possession of Stolen Goods in Sunnyside

Three Suspects Arrested for Fraud and Possession of Stolen Goods in Sunnyside

In a operation involving Sunnyside SAPS, SAPS RRPU, Gauteng Traffic Wardens and STT (NC), TSHENOLO P.I, Old East Community Forum, and private security companies, law enforcement officers acted on information about four males impersonating fire extinguisher inspectors. The suspects were exposed when a legitimate fire extinguisher company arrived to exchange […]

26 Tons of Soda Ash stolen in Maydon Wharf

26 Tons of Soda Ash stolen in Maydon Wharf

The Man Truck (pictured) with registration plates JT 35CW GP is sought after on SAPS Maydon Wharf Cas No. 501/03/2025 for Theft of Soda Ash valued at R800 000. Two trailers with registration plates CJ.93DW GP & CJ 93DT GP are also sought after 26 tons of the Soda Ash […]

Hawks execute successful operation at Crown Mines warehouse and Dragon City mall

Hawks execute successful operation at Crown Mines warehouse and Dragon City mall

Members of the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation (SCCI) in Head Office Pretoria and Gauteng Provincial SCCI together with Vispol and Border police all based in Johannesburg as well as Brand Holders in Gauteng have successfully executed a search and seizure operation today, 17 March 2025 in Johannesburg Crown Mines […]

Trio nabbed for business robbery and possession of a suspected stolen TLB

Trio nabbed for business robbery and possession of a suspected stolen TLB

The police in Limpopo have arrested three suspects in connection with a business robbery and possession of a suspected stolen TLB (Tractor-Loader-Backhoe) following swift response by law enforcement officers in the Malipsdrift policing area, under the Capricorn District. On Sunday, 02 March 2025, at approximately 22:34, an off-duty police officer […]

Stolen truck and trailer recovered between Boksburg and the West Rand

Stolen truck and trailer recovered between Boksburg and the West Rand

The Gauteng Traffic Wardens (STT) in the Western and Central corridor and the SAPS CIT members responded to VumaCam about a vehicle that was wanted for a sought stolen trailer from the owner traveling from Boksburg to the West Rand. The officials successfully stopped the truck and the driver was […]

Drivers cautioned against offering lifts to hitchhikers

Drivers cautioned against offering lifts to hitchhikers

The police would like to caution the public against hitch-hiking or giving lifts to hitch-hikers as this may result in crimes such as robberies or putting the lives of those engaged in the practice at risk. This warning stems from an increase in robberies reported in the Recently Kinross Policing […]

Two suspects are set to appear in court for tampering and damaging essential infrastructure

Two suspects are set to appear in court for tampering and damaging essential infrastructure

On Thursday, 05 December 2024, at about 11:30, information was received and operationalised regarding a person who had made arrangements with a logistics company to transport steel from Nelspruit to Germiston. Particulars of the truck were forwarded to the investigating officer. Nelspruit based Serious Organised Crime Investigation, Fidelity Security, Flying […]