Ndudi Anyim
Three suspects have been arrested by operatives of the South African Police Service (SAPS), for attempting to steal a vehicle in Durban.
Security Watch Africa reports that the suspects, aged between 32 and 37 are expected to appear before the Durban Magistrates Court, where they will be facing charges of attempted theft of a motor vehicle and possession of car breaking implements.
According to a Police source, the arrest of the suspects came when Durban North Police officers were conducting patrols in the Durban North area.
“ The team observed two men in a white Volkswagen Polo and when they get closer, they noticed that the men were tampering with the vehicles ignition whilst it was parked at a parking lot. The door of the vehicle was also damaged.
“ There was a vehicle that was waiting for the suspects and upon seeing the Police officers, the two suspects jumped into the vehicle. The driver attempted to flee the scene but was cornered by Police officers. A search was conducted and various number plates, a two-way radio and two bags containing car-breaking implements were found in their possession.
“ All three suspects were placed under arrest. One of the suspects was positively linked to another case of theft out of motor vehicle that was reported at Sydenham SAPS. It is alleged that the victim parked his vehicle at a service station in Sherwood.
“ When he returned, he noticed that his vehicle was broken into and two laptops were taken. A case of theft out of motor vehicle was opened. The arrested suspects will be profiled to check if they are linked to other cases reported in Durban, ” the source said.