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City of Cape Town’s Metal Theft Unit Discovers Stolen Bikes and Infrastructure Materials

The City of Cape Town’s Metal Theft Unit recently uncovered a stash of stolen property that included high-end bicycles and essential infrastructure materials. The discovery was made in response to a report of cable theft in Ravensmead.

Public Tip-off Leads to the Discovery

Around 2:30 am on a Sunday, a concerned member of the public reported a cable theft in progress and noticed a suspicious individual fleeing the scene. The Metal Theft Unit was alerted and arrived at the location, where they searched the property. The officers received permission from the property owner to search for the suspect, and during the search, they found bags that appeared to contain scrap metal.

Uncovering the Stolen Property

The property owner claimed to be involved in the scrap metal business but was later identified as an unregistered scrap metal dealer. The officers found items resembling essential infrastructure in one of the rooms on the property, and further inspection outside the house led to the recovery of more infrastructure-related items. The most notable discovery was a collection of high-end bicycles with their serial numbers removed, implying that they might have been stolen.

Suspects Detained and Items Seized

With the help of LEAP officers, two suspects were detained under the Criminal Matters Amendment Act 18 of 2015 and the Second Hand Goods Act 6/2009. The items seized included 48 kg of mixed copper, 123 kg of brass copper, 13 kg of aluminum, two meters of PRASA signal cable, 13 kg bag of PRASA cable, 1-meter 4-core copper cable, 1-meter 4-core aluminum cable, two water meters, one scale, and five high-end mountain bikes.

A Call to the Public

The Investigating Officer at Ravensmead SAPS can be contacted if anyone believes that one of the recovered mountain bikes belongs to them. Alternatively, anonymous reports can be made to Crime Stop or Crime Line.

Combating Theft and Protecting Essential Infrastructure

The City of Cape Town’s Metal Theft Unit continues to make significant strides in combating theft and protecting essential infrastructure. This recent discovery is a reminder of the importance of public vigilance in creating a safer and more secure environment for all residents of Cape Town.

Sizwe Dlamini

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