The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has recovered three stolen vehicles near the Mozambican border.
The vehicles, a Toyota Fortuner SUV and two Toyota bakkies were recovered on Saturday, 28 January 2023 at Steenbook Trust, outside Kamatipoort.
Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brigadier Selvy Mohlala said according to information, three vehicles were recovered by the SANDF members after being spotted next to the border crossing.
Police were informed and upon arrival immediately began a preliminary investigation, which revealed that the single cab bakkie (Legend 50) was reported stolen in January in Alberton, in the Gauteng province.
The Toyota Fortuner was also reported stolen in January in Mothotlung near Brits, in the North-West province, during a hijacking incident. The Toyota cab bakkie (Legend 50), was reportedly stolen in a theft case in Springs, Gauteng province in January.
Mohlala added that no one has been arrested.
“Police will continue to look for the suspects and urge anyone with information that may assist in apprehending the perpetrators to call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111 or send information via My SAPS App.”
The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant-General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela commended members of the SANDF for recovering three stolen vehicles.
Manamela said the “tone” set by SANDF members never shifted their responsibility.
“They acted accordingly in displaying their broader understanding and individual roles played by various law enforcement agencies in the fight against crime.
“The cry by South Africans with regard to theft, hijacking and robbery of cars destined to neighbouring countries has been heard and the state agencies are working collaboratively to address this challenge hence this success,” Manamela said.
Source: The Citizen, IOL, Mpumalanga News, image from Twitter: @SAPoliceService