Car jammers were stopped in their tracks on their way to Stellenbosch in the Winelands.
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After receiving a tip about an incident on Bird Street on Tuesday, municipal law enforcement officers stopped the suspects from committing their planned crime.
When the suspects saw the officers, they fled, but one of them was apprehended.
The suspect dropped two devices, both of which were identified as car-jamming implements.
According to IOL, the Stellenbosch Municipality described public vigilance as playing a significant role in reducing crime.
‘This would not have been possible without the vigilance of a member of the public, who immediately contacted our municipal control room as well as the additional guards assisting with parking and safety in the CBD area,’ it said.
A suspect was apprehended and taken to Stellenbosch SAPS, where he was arrested and charged.
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A case of possession of car-breaking implements is being investigated, according to police spokesperson Joseph Swartbooi.
‘Stellenbosch police responded to a complaint on Tuesday, January 2. When the patrol vehicle arrived in Bird Street, the people informed the police members of suspects in possession of devices which could possibly be jamming devices,’ Swartbooi said.
‘The suspect noticed the patrol vehicle and fled the scene.’
‘The members called for backup and managed to apprehend the suspect.’
The crime statistics for the period July to September 2023 show that theft out of or from a motor vehicle increased from 6 467 to 6 791, or by 5%.
Western Cape MEC for police oversight and community safety, Reagan Allen, urged motorists to be extra vigilant during the holiday season.
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