NORTHAM POLICE NABBED ONE MALE SUSPECT FOR POSSESSION OF SUSPECTED STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLE
NORTHAM: The South African Police Service in Northam under Waterberg District have nabbed one male suspect for possession of suspected stolen motor vehicle in the early hours of Wednesday, 29 November 2023.
It is reported that the police were busy conducting stop and search operation when they stopped a white Toyota Spacio motor vehicle with Mozambique registration number.
One male was found driving the motor vehicle and was asked to produce a driver’s license but failed to produce it.
Police noticed that the ignition and dashboard of the motor vehicle were tampered and requested the authentic documents of ownership. The suspect told the police that he does not have the ownership documents of the motor vehicle because it belonged to his uncle.
During the interrogation, police discovered that the suspect was panicking and failed to provide satisfactory responses about the origin of the motor vehicle. The suspect was immediately placed under an arrest on the spot for possession of suspected stolen motor vehicle.
At about 05:00 in the morning, one male Mozambican National arrived at Northam police station and reported theft of his motor vehicle. The victim revealed the description and registration number of the motor vehicle that positively matched the one that was found in possession of the suspect during his apprehension.
The motor vehicle was later handed back to the lawful owner who appreciated good policing displayed by the police in recovering the motor vehicle before being reported at the police station.
The suspect whose age is still to be determined will appear before the Northam Magistrate court soon facing charges of possession of suspected stolen motor vehicle.
Police investigations are continuing.
