Teenagers Arrested For Motor Vehicle Theft: Ottawa - KZN Five (5) teenagers aged between 17 & 19 were arrested after they were caught red handed stealing a bakkie in Ottawa - KZN this morning (Wednesday) The arrest and recovery was made after a member of the public contacted
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) when they noticed a group of males pushing a bakkie and attempting to kick start it.
The caller requested a patrol in the area.
A Reaction Officer was immediately dispatched to investigate.
On arrival at approximately 00:21, the suspects were seen pushing the bakkie towards Kissoon Road.
When they noticed the approaching RUSA Member, they attempted to flee.
The Reaction Officer managed to apprehend four suspects.
A fifth suspect was apprehended by SBA Protect.
During questioning one of the teenagers attempted to convince Officers that the bakkie belonged to his father.
A registration check confirmed that the vehicle was not stolen.
A passing resident informed Officers that the bakkie belonged to a resident from Peace Grove.
After making contact with him, the resident
confirmed that the bakkie belonged to him and that he was unaware that it had been stolen due to him being asleep.
The five (5) suspects were placed under arrest and detained at the Verulam SAPS.
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