Zimbabwean Man Arrested in South Africa for Stealing a Truck
A 42-year-old Zimbabwean national has been arrested for stealing a white Toyota Dyna truck in Kroondal, Rustenburg.
The suspect was intercepted near Maanhaarand following a high-speed chase after police received a lookout message for the stolen vehicle.
According to the South African Police Service, the yet-to-be-unidentified male stole the truck from a second-hand car dealership.
Initial reports indicated that it was headed toward Rustenburg town.
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Dealership Owner and Farmers Assist in Tracking
The dealership owner, who was tracking the stolen vehicle along the R24 road toward Magaliesburg, contacted law enforcement.
With the assistance of local farmers, police officers managed to locate and intercept the truck near Maanhaarand.
The 42-year-old suspect was questioned but failed to provide a valid explanation for being in possession of the vehicle. He was subsequently arrested for theft and possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle.
Suspect to Appear in Court
Authorities have confirmed that the suspect is legally in South Africa. He is expected to appear soon in the Rustenburg Magistrates’ Court to face the charges.
The North West Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, commended all parties involved for their swift response and collaboration in apprehending the suspect.
Outrage on Social Media
The arrest has sparked outrage among South Africans on social media, with many expressing frustration over crimes committed by foreign nationals.
Here are some of the reactions:
@Mphothegreatest:
A Zimbabwean who is legal in the country hijacked a truck. Legalizing Zimbabweans or any foreigners does not stop them from committing horrible crimes in SA. We need to deport them so they can go kill,rape, kidnap, sell drugs & steal from their own people in their own countries.
@tumelo;
Well said abahambe
@JusticeSA10;
They should have let him get to where he was heading. They could have probably found a lot of stolen vehicles.
@IsaaCMbongela;
Zimbabweans are funding their broke country through theft in South Africa. They come to steal, ruin lives and kill.
@ThamsqangaCele10;
Arrest 50 years without the possibility of parole
@OfentseK88;
Why are people still hiring these guys. All they do is steal and stink
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