A 43-year-old suspect will appear in court today for theft and damage to essential infrastructure that occurred during a break-in at MTN Towers in 2020.
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On 7 March, the Serious Organised Crime Investigation team based in Bellville detained a suspect on a warrant of arrest. Lieutenant Colonel Siyabulela Vukubi says during the break-in in March 2020, 12 batteries valued at R50 400 were stolen in Kuilsrivier and Macassar, respectively.
A smart lock worth R3 500 was also damaged during the incident.
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On 12 March, two suspects were arrested for possession of the batteries believed to be stolen from MTN Towers, and both appeared in the Somerset West Magistrates’ Court. Both were granted R3 000 bail.
‘Through investigation one of the previously arrested suspects was subsequently linked to another crime where MTN Tower batteries were stolen in Philippi,’ Vukubi said.
‘Upon discussion with the Director of Public Prosecutions, a warrant of arrest was applied for and was issued.’
The suspect will appear in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court today.
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