CPF identifies suspects in growing vehicles theft wave

The Community Policing Forum (CPF) in the city has identified unregulated street vehicle washers and informal mechanics as primary suspects in a growing wave of theft from vehicles parked in and around the central business district (CBD).

- Koketšo Sekhwela

According to the CPF, case data recorded at Polokwane Police Station shows authorities are struggling to curb theft targeting roadside-parked vehicles, despite repeated warnings to motorists. Between Thursday and Sunday last week, six cases were reported.

Two Nissan NP200s and one NP300 were among the vehicles targeted.CPF chairperson Rudolph Phaswana said Grobler Street and surrounding side-parking areas remain hotspots.