Police caught a 38-year-old man driving a stolen white Toyota Cross near Polokwane on Saturday morning. Officers from the Limpopo Flying Squad worked with Tshimollo Security and Tracker Company to find the vehicle. The car had been reported stolen from Rustenburg earlier during June. Armed with tips about the missing vehicle, officers spotted it on the N1 South highway around 3 AM. The driver was alone when police stopped him.
Officers discovered fake number plates attached to the Toyota Cross during their search. Police confirmed the vehicle matched the description from Rustenburg authorities. The suspect faces charges for having a stolen car and will appear in court Monday. Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe praised the quick work of all teams involved. The successful operation recovered the stolen vehicle and put the suspect behind bars.
Officers discovered fake number plates attached to the Toyota Cross during their search. Police confirmed the vehicle matched the description from Rustenburg authorities. The suspect faces charges for having a stolen car and will appear in court Monday. Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe praised the quick work of all teams involved. The successful operation recovered the stolen vehicle and put the suspect behind bars.
