Media Statement from Eastern Cape Media Centre
Corporate Communication
South African Police Service

KING WILLIAM’S TOWN- A 28 year old Walmer man appeared in the Port Elizabeth magistrate court today, 4 January 2016 on a charge of housebreaking. It is alleged that between 20:00 on 31 December 2015 and 07:00 on I January 2016, a residential premises was broken into in Walmer location. Entry was gained by breaking a bedroom window. A computer to the value of R4000 was stolen. Investigations led police to a house in Walmer location where part of the stolen equipment was recovered. The remaining half of the computer was found at the suspect’s house on 2 January 2016. The suspect was arrested and charged for possession of suspected stolen property and housebreaking. Tembelani Ntontiso was released on R300-00 bail and his next court appearance is on 1 March 2016.

The SAPS appreciates the community’s participation in the fight against crime and they urge the community to continue to provide information relating to criminal activities in their areas. Information supplied to the police will be treated as strictly confidential.

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