Thieves caught in the act in Mowbray

Mowbray police commended the work of private security guard who caught four thieves in the act on private properties.

Mowbray police station commander, Lieutenant Colonel David Malong said the first incident took place last Friday, January 31, at around 8.30am.

Two men were arrested after the were caught in Sawkins Road, Mowbray with a stolen high pressure machine that was recovered.

“Neighbours noticed suspicious activity when they saw men remove an item from a garage door that was open, “ he said.

He said the men were disturbed and fled but were caught by private security who handed them over to Mowbray police.

On Saturday February 1, at 1pm, Lieutenant Colonel Malong says security guard noticed a man walking in Victoria Road, Mowbray, with a suspicious bag.

“Upon inspection they found sound equipment, such as microphones, cables, and a mic stand. No reasonable explanation could be provided about ownership of these items which seem also to have a high cash or monetary value,” he said, so the man was taken to Mowbray police for questioning.

Later that same day, at around 4.30pm, private security noticed a man behaving suspiciously at the Mowbray bus terminus.

He was found to be in possession of alleged stolen vehicle accessories, including car oil, head lights and an oil filter. The private security personell then took to the man to Mowbray police for questioning.

“Once charged all the suspects will appear in the Wynberg Magistrates court,” he says.