Cape Town – A theft racket preying on entertainment venue patrons in Midrand, north of Johannesburg, has been exposed due to poor driving.
Johannesburg metro police officers (JMPD) pulled over a vehicle facing oncoming traffic in Olifantsfontein and discovered four Zimbabwean nationals with stolen items like bank cards, cellphones, and personal belongings.
Media Statement:
SEVEN SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY AND BRIBERY IN MIDRAND AND HILLBROW#ManjeNamhlanje #SaferJoburg pic.twitter.com/WayWnu29i6
— Jo’burg Metro Police Department – JMPD (@JoburgMPD) August 15, 2023
The suspects admitted to robbing patrons and even attempted to bribe the officers.
The stolen goods were traced to a shop owner in Hillbrow, who was arrested along with six others for possessing stolen property.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
