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Media Statement POLOKWANE – The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has commended the swift actions of the Ohrigstad SAPS under Sekhukhune District for the successful arrest of a 50-year-old male suspect who allegedly broke into a residence on the night of 30 December 2024, stealing firearms and a large quantity of ammunition. According to the report, the local police received a complaint about a burglary at a residential property in the morning, where firearms and ammunition were stolen after they were removed from the safe. The suspect, who had been seen near the premises before the theft, became the primary person of interest in the case. Following the registration of the burglary report, police received further information regarding the suspect’s possible whereabouts. Around 20:00, the suspect was spotted hitchhiking along the R36 road, carrying several bags. The team, led by the Station Commander and Detective Commander, immediately responded to the scene. Upon arrival, the officers located the suspect still hitchhiking with his bags. A search was conducted, revealing the stolen firearms and ammunition in the suspect’s possession. The investigation also uncovered that the suspect had conspired with his girlfriend, who worked for the complainant, to carry out the burglary. The girlfriend was subsequently arrested. The following items were recovered, 317 rounds of live ammunition, 1 revolver, 2 rifles and 2 pellet guns. The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has praised the police team for their exemplary work, thorough investigation, which led to the subsequent arrest of the suspects and the recovery of the stolen firearms and ammunition. She further highlighted that the police in Limpopo are working tirelessly to ensure a safer festive season for all citizens and that the police will further intensify their crime combatting efforts beyond the festive season. Both suspects aged 50 and 39 are currently in custody and will face charges of possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, as well as theft. They will appear before the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on 02 January 2025.
The investigation is ongoing.
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