Quick response from SAPS Mount Road police resulted in the recovery of a 43 inch TV which is suspected to be stolen.
It is alleged that on Sunday, 29 November 2020 at about 00:30, police responded to a complaint from the community of a suspicious man carrying a television set and running in Cape road, 6th Ave, Newton Park. The members responded immediately and patrolled the area around Newton Park. The suspect was spotted in William Moffet Drive and as soon as he saw the police vehicle, he dropped the television and ran into the bushes. The members called for assistance from the K9 unit but were unable to trace the suspect.
The suspected stolen television was handed in at Mount Road police station. Police are urging anyone whose premises were broken into during the weekend and if a television set was taken, to contact SAPS Mount Road on 041 394 6316. The claimant must provide proof that the television belongs to him/her and also to confirm the brand of the TV set.