A 38-year-old male suspect was arrested in the early hours of Saturday, 07 June 2025, after being found in possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle on the N1 South near Polokwane.
Between 23:00 on Friday, 06 June 2025, and 03:00 on Saturday, 07 June 2025, members of the Limpopo Provincial Flying Squad acted swiftly on information received regarding a white Toyota Cross reported stolen earlier this month in Rustenburg, North West.
Through the assistance of Tshimollo Security and Tracker Company, the team spotted and intercepted the vehicle. It was found being driven by a single male. Upon further inspection, it was discovered that the vehicle was fitted with false registration plates. A verification confirmed that the vehicle was indeed sought by Rustenburg SAPS.
The suspect was immediately arrested on the scene and the vehicle was successfully recovered.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 09 June 2025, where he will face a charge of possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle.
The Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe applauded the swift and coordinated response of all role players involved in the successful recovery of the stolen vehicle and the apprehension of the suspect.