Alleged mastermind behind car thefts arrested in Eerste River

Western Cape police arrested a 37-year-old suspect for the possession of stolen vehicles in Eerste River on Wednesday. This comes after the police received information about a suspect who is alleged to be the mastermind behind car thefts.

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It is alleged that the suspect stole vehicles in Somerset West, Milnerton, Mfuleni and Claremont.

“The members operationalised the information which led them to an address in Fairfield Street, Penhill, Eerste River, where a search of the premises ensued. Four stolen vehicles and an undisclosed amount of cash were found on the premises,'' said Sergeant Wesley Twigg, SAPS spokesperson, 

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“Investigations revealed that the vehicles were reported stolen in the Somerset West, Milnerton, Mfuleni and Claremont areas respectively,'' he added.

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Twigg said the suspect will appear in the Blue Down Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

Done by: Alungile Njemla