South Africa: Stock Theft Thieves Nabbed

press release

Three suspects aged between 23 and 34 are appearing in the Hlanganani Magistrates Court today for stock theft, possession of suspected stolen property and theft of motor vehicle.

The suspects were arrested whilst at a service station in Bulwer by the Himeville Stock Theft Unit with the assistance of Bulwer police officers. Police pounced on the suspects driving a bakkie with 12 sheep and three goats. The suspects failed to provide ownership of the livestock and were immediately arrested. When Himeville Stock Theft Unit detectives conducted their investigation, it revealed that the suspects stole a bakkie and went to a neighbouring house where they stole the livestock in the Intsikeni policing area.

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