A 44-year-old man is behind bars following his arrest after being found in possession of a Toyota Hilux club cab which was reportedly stolen during a robbery incident in Bushbuckridge recently. This can all be attributed to the excellent work done by FADT Security Company which is a vehicle tracking agent.
According to the report, on Tuesday, 26 July 2022 at around 19:30, a family in Dwarsloop Phase 2 near Bushbuckridge was intruded on by three armed male suspects. The suspects held them at gunpoint and robbed them of the car keys of a white Toyota bakkie as well as several mobile phones and an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing the scene with the stolen items.
The matter was reported to the police at Bushbuckridge whereby a manhunt was launched for the suspects. Police then urged anyone with information that could assist in the probe to come forward and help the law enforcement agencies.
The partners in the fight against crime did not disappoint. A day after the incident, on Wednesday, 27 July 2022 around 07:20, police received a call from FADT Security Company. The call alluded to the good news that the guards have captured a suspect driving a Toyota Hilux club cab which they suspect was stolen during the said house robbery. The police swiftly went to White River Airport and upon arrival, they confirmed the suspicions of the security officers.
The man was then arrested and charged with possession of the suspected stolen property. He could also be positively linked to the said robbery incident in Bushbuckridge. Police also uncovered that the man is from the country of Mozambique and they are currently working in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs to ascertain his status in the country. Police cannot rule out the possibility of adding more charges against him as the investigation continues. He is expected to appear in the White River Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 29 July 2022 facing the said charges.
The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has praised members from the security company for the job well done. “We really value and cherish the partnership that we have with security companies in our fight against crime. If we can continue to work in this fashion then we are certain that our goal to create a safe and secure environment for our communities will surely be achieved” said the General.