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NMBM Metro Police arrest five men caught stealing from Chatty library

Published: March 23, 2023

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Two vigilant Metro Police officers made the arrest after they found the suspects exiting the library with two metal window frames.

 

An additional eight metal window frames were recovered from the back of the bakkie the men were travelling in.

 

NMBM Safety and Security Mayoral Committee Member, Cllr Lawrence Troon said: "We commend our officers on these positive arrests. The suspects admitted they had removed the metal window frames from the Chatty library. They were immediately arrested for the damage to municipal infrastructure.”

 

"The state of vandalism in our Metro is rather concerning and we call on all our stakeholders to work with us in fighting this cancer in our society. These criminal activities are stealing away from us because these facilities are meant to better the lives of our residents.”

 

The suspects ranging from 26 years to 54 years old were detained at the BethelsdorpPolice Station.

 

The driver of the bakkie was also issued with a fine for driving without a driver’s licence and driving an unlicenced vehicle. The vehicle was handed over to the SA Police Service.

 

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Issued by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Communications Office.


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