Swift police work leads to arrest

MOKOPANE – Two men in their 30’s appeared in the Mokopane magistrate court on Monday for their suspected involvement in a robbery at an Uitkyk smallholding.
The suspects broke the security gate and front door and threatened the residents with iron bars before fleeing with a grinder, drill and four cellular phones.
Police spokesperson, sergeant Irene Masingi, said the police received a tip-off earlier the same day regarding the possibility of the incident. The Mahwelereng cluster trio task team and CIS of Mokopane and Mahwelereng  followed up on the information and successfully arrested two of the suspects.
Baleseng Asaf Mabusela (37) was arrested while driving a white Isuzu bakkie. Stolen goods was also found in the vehicle.
Eric Sibanda (32), a Zimbabwean national, was found in possession of a Hitachi drill, and Ryobi grinder. Both suspects appeared at Mokopane Magistrate court on 18 January and were reminded in custody until 25 February for a formal bail application. The police are still looking for two more suspects who are on the run.
Mahwelereng Cluster commander, brigadier Dikeledi Mangena, applauded the members for working tirelessly and making sure that the perpetrators were apprehended. She further extended her gratitude to the community who provided information that assisted in the arrests of these perpetrators.