Vigilant members attached to Brackenfell SAPS reacted on information from a security officer and arrested five suspects and recovered liquor to the approximate value of R100 000 and handed it back to the owner.
At approximately 21:40, last night, Brackenfell SAPS received information from a security officer that suspects are breaking into a truck on the premises of a transport company on the Bottelary Road. Members reacted on this information and on their arrival on the scene they found an empty taxi at the entrance of the premises. The gate was slightly open.
They investigated and found 15 to 20 unknown men downloading goods from a truck.
When the suspects saw the police they ran in different directions. Members gave chase and arrested four of the suspects. A fifth suspect who hid in a vineyard on neighbouring grounds were later arrested.
Their ages range from 30 to 40 and they originate from Kraaifontein, Khayamandi, Mitchell’s Plain and Gugulethu respectively.
Three vehicles found on scene suspected to be involved in the crime (taxi, Citroën and Mercedes) were impounded by SAPS as well as the truck that was broken into.
Once charged, the suspects are expected to make a court appearance for theft out of motor vehicle.