On 14 March 2026, the TMPD Cable Theft Unit members arrested five suspects in two separate incidents involving the theft of City infrastructure.
During the first incident, TMPD officers intercepted a white Toyota bakkie at the Just Metals gate in Pretoria North as the suspects attempted to enter the business premises. A search of the vehicle revealed 92 kg of suspected copper cable, which none of the three African male occupants could account for. They were immediately arrested and charged at a local police station.
In the second incident, TMPD members on routine patrol received a complaint via the 331 radio channel from security personnel requesting assistance at Roger Dyson Road and Delfos. Officers responded swiftly and arrived to find theft in progress. With the help of the security company, they arrested two suspects on site for tampering with the City’s crucial infrastructure. One suspect fled the scene.
The TMPD remains committed to protecting the City’s infrastructure and urges the community to report suspicious activities to the Metro Police and the SAPS#TMPDsafety.
Issued by Tshwane Metro Police Department Communication Unit.
