Cape Town Central SAPS continuously reports some of the highest statistics in the country for ‘theft of motorvehicle.’ During the this period of the previous year, Cape Town Central reported 575 cases for the quarter.
Our departments use data to lead our operations, ensuring we constantly rely on an evidence-based approach as we strive to use our resources in supporting the South African Police Services in reducing crime.
Working in conjunction with the Central Improvement District, members picked up on the suspicious behavior of a vehicle entering the area. After testing the vehicle, it was discovered to be riding around with false number plates. A chase ensued, with the occupants fleeing on foot into the Company Gadrens.
Additional members responded and surrounded the area, trapping the suspects inside while a manhunt was convened. Locating the suspects, a scuffle ensued as the suspects tried desperately to avoid capture.
With all three suspects captured, within the vehicle they discovered an assortment of tools used for vehicle theft, including remote jamming devices and various false number plates.
With all evidence seized along with the suspects vehicle, everything was handed over to the SAPS Investigating Officer for further investigation and prosecution.
Using the evidence gained, the City will use additional information gathered from its CCTV network, along with that of the various neighbourhood watches in the surrounding area, relating to information gathered in previous incidents of motorvehicle theft incidents, in order to help SAPS link this syndicate to previous cases.
In Cape Town we are continuously moving in the right direction! We are moving forward, while criminals are moving to jail…