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Warning: Three arrested 5 arrested for stock theft in motorcycle theft on for gang- Hartebeesfontein the increase related murder ±7KHSROLFHDUUHVWHG¿YHVXVSHFWVDJHGIURPWRRQ7XHVGD\-XQH 2015 for stock theft in Dominionville, Hartbeesfontein at about 08:00. Rustenburg/ – The police in – Three suspects aged 20, 21 and 27 appeared before the Klerks- Capt. Paul Ramaloko, police spokesperson, says the police received a tip-off from members of North West are concerned about the reported dorp Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 2 the community about “suspicious people” who were slaughtering cattle in Dominionville. Upon number of motorcycle theft cases when com- June 2015, for a murder and robbery DUULYDODWWKHVFHQHSROLFHIRXQG¿YHVXVSHFWVZKRZHUHEXV\VODXJKWHULQJFDWWOH pared to the same period last year, Col Sabata that took place in Kanana on Sunday, 31 7KHUHZHUH%RQVPDUDFDWWOHLQWRWDO¿YHFDOYHVDQGVL[FRZVZKLFKLQFOXGHVWKHWZRFRZV May at about 15:30. Mokgwabone, provincial police spokesperson that were slaughtered, all to the value of R90 000. Through the help of the brand mark on the Sergeant Kelebogile Moleko, police stock they managed to identify the owner. The police immediately arrested the suspects. said. “This crime is prevalent in Potchefstroom spokesperson, says the police were con- Ramaloko says it is alleged that the cattle were stolen from a Klippan farm approximately 8km WDFWHGDERXWDJDQJ¿JKWLQ([WHQVLRQ and Rustenburg, and committed mostly in resi- from the crime scene. The police also recovered suspected stolen copper cable with an esti- dential areas.” Kanana. Upon arrival they discovered a dead person in a pool of blood with mul- mated value of R2 000 on the scene. Mokgwabone says criminals target and steal tiple stab wounds. It is alleged that the These suspects appeared before the Hartbeesfontein Magistrates’ Court on charges of stock motorcycles that are left unattended at schools suspects used sharp instruments to stab theft. or at sporting activities. Others are stolen while the victim to death. Genl Patrick Asaneng, cluster commander of Klerksdorp, applauded his members for a job well During the investigation regarding the outside houses, basement parkings, parking GRQH+HVDLG.OHUNVGRUSZLOOQRWOHDYHDQ\VWRQHXQWXUQHGZKHQLWFRPHVWR¿JKWLQJFULPH incident police managed to arrest three For enquiries: Captain Paul Ramaloko bays in front of shops and outside houses or suspects. One of the community mem- unlocked garages. bers came forward and opened a case of The police are working hard to maintain visibil- robbery against one of the suspects as he alleged that the suspect robbed him ity to curb the crime generally, but community of his cell phone on Friday, 30 May. DVVLVWDQFHFDQDOVRJRDORQJZD\LQWKH¿JKW Moleko says gang-related crime is a against this crime. concern to the police and residents of Mokgwabone says the community is requested Kanana. “Therefore, the police do not condone such behaviour and appeals to be cautious. If a motorcycle is parked outside to anyone who can assist with the infor- during the night, ensure that it is parked in a mation which can lead to the arrest of well-lit area. If it is parked in a garage, ensure people who are involved in gang related crime to contact Crime Stop on 08600 that it is securely locked. Motorcyclists should 10111. Alternatively, anonymous tip-offs also use the services of recognised car guards can be done through Crime Line sms- where available. Suspicious people hanging line on: 32211.” around parking bays should be reported to mall security or the police.

Two murdered on 31 May / Jouberton – The police in North West are investigating Murder accused two murders which occurred on Sun- day, 31 May 2015, in Wolmaransstad sentenced to 20 and Jouberton respectively. Maj Pelonomi Makau, police spokes- years imprisonment person, said a man (30) appeared be- – The Stilfontein Regional Court sen- fore the Wolmaransstad Magistrate’s tenced Letlatsa Ishmael Tshabalala (50) to 20 Court on Monday, 1 June, on a charge years’ imprisonment for the murder of Puseletso of murder after his girlfriend had died Dorah Medupe. on Sunday. The accused and the Medupe’s family were informed on Monday, 3 Feb- woman from Vogelstekruil farm in the ruary 2014, that she did not collect her child from Wolmaransstad district allegedly had the crèche. After searching for her without suc- an argument that led to the suspect cess, the family decided to break open the door of assaulting the woman. She was seri- the house she was staying at and that is when they ously injured and died. The cause of discovered her lifeless body. the argument is unknown. Sgt Kelebogile Moleke, police spokesperson, said The suspect is remanded in custody according to reports the victim was discovered at and will appear in court again on Fri- her sister’s house strangled with a scarf. With the day, 5 June, for his bail application. help of the community and the dedication of the Makau further stated that the police in police the suspect was arrested within three days Jouberton are investigating a case of of the murder. murder after a man (24) from Exten- sion 15 was murdered. Major General Jacobs Tsumane, acting provincial It is alleged that the victim was at a commissioner, is very happy with the sentencing. tavern at Extension 6 when he was He thanked the community for giving information stabbed to death by an unknown sus- that assisted in the sentencing of the accused. He pect. He was allegedly stabbed sev- also thanked the police as well as the investigat- eral times with a sharp object in his LQJRI¿FHUIRUWKHLUGHWHUPLQDWLRQDQGPDNLQJWKH face and neck. He was transported to case their priority to ensure that the perpetrator is WKHKRVSLWDODQGZDVFHUWL¿HGGHDGRQ brought to book. arrival. “This successful conviction is a step in the right Anyone with information that may GLUHFWLRQ LQ ¿JKWLQJ FULPHV FRPPLWWHG DJDLQVW lead to the arrest of the suspect can woman and children as well as for the family of contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Puseletso Medupe. Women in general and the Alternatively, anonymous tip-offs can FRPPXQLW\FDQQRZKDYHFRQ¿GHQFHLQRXUMXVWLFH be done through Crime Line sms-line system,” he said. on: 32211.