Members of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) have intercepted and arrested a 54-year-old man for possession of a stolen Toyota Hilux in the Tsakane area. EMPD spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Kelebogile Thepa, shared how a vehicle tracking company provided police with the crucial coordinates of the stolen vehicle.
“EMPD officers on patrol received intel from a well-known vehicle tracking company about a stolen white Toyota light delivery vehicle, reported stolen at the Springs police station. Officers immediately acted on the information by following the coordinates,” said Thepa.
“Law enforcers managed to locate and tactically stop the sought vehicle with one occupant at the corner of First and Second, by extension 12A. Upon interviewing the driver, who claimed he bought the vehicle from someone, officers explained that the vehicle was stolen and it tested positive.”
The driver, pretending to be confused, was swiftly handcuffed and marched to the Tsakane police station. The recovered vehicle was booked in at the Aeroton police pound for further investigations. The suspect is expected to appear in the Tsakane Magistrate’s Court soon.
Stay tuned as this dramatic tale of crime and justice unfolds!
