WESTERN CAPE – The vigilance of Tsitsikamma K9 members who were strategically deployed along N2 highway led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and arrest of two suspects at the entrance to Knysna during the early hours of this morning, 24 April 2022.

Preliminary investigation suggests that the 42-year-old victim parked her Toyota Hilux Double-Cab bakkie in a parking area at Somerset West on Saturday, 23 April 2022 at about 13:15. On her return she discovered that the vehicle was gone and immediately reported the matter to police. The stolen vehicle was circulated.

In a combined effort members attached to the K9 and Knysna Crime Prevention Unit responded to information about the stolen bakkie and deployed themselves strategically along the N-2.It wasn’t long before they pulled over the vehicle along the highway. They approached the driver who was unable to account for his possession thereof. He and his female passenger were subsequently arrested. The suspects aged 34 and 26 are facing charges of possession of stolen property and theft of motor vehicle.

Meanwhile, last night, Eden Cluster Crime Combatting Team members conducted patrols in Voortrekker Street, Oudtshoorn when they noticed two men carrying a heavy object. They approached them and found a high voltage battery in their possession. Police confiscated the battery estimated at R22 000 and arrested the suspects aged 24 and 42. The suspects face a charge of possession of suspected stolen property each. More charges could be added as the investigation into the origin of the battery unfolds.

All those arrested remains in police custody. They are expected to appear in the respective courts on Monday, 25 April 2022.

Source: South African Police Service