Policewoman among five nabbed for stealing clothes‚ cellphones in Limpopo

26 September 2016 - 19:07 By Nomahlubi Jordaan

Five people‚ including a policewoman‚ were arrested in Limpopo on Sunday for breaking into a shop and stealing clothes and cellphones. "The five are allegedly linked to a burglary that took place at Total Sport shop in Makhado [on Wednesday]‚" said Limpopo police spokesperson Brigadier Motlalefo Mojapelo. He said the police found the suspects in possession of clothes and cell phones valued at over R100 000. "The fifth suspect is a captain attached to Ritavi detectives. She was allegedly found in possession of two stolen t-shirts and a tablet [computer]‚" Mojapelo said. The suspects will appear in court on Tuesday on charges of possession of stolen property and burglary...

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