| Johannesburg Flying Squad successes | |
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| Date Published: | 2025/09/09 |
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Media Statement GAUTENG - On Tuesday, 09 September 2025, at around 21:00, Johannesburg Flying Squad members were busy patrolling when a complaint of a wanted suspect of attempted murder was received. Members proceeded to a private hospital where the suspect was found and placed under arrest for attempted murder that took place in the North West province. The suspect was detained at Parkview SAPS for further investigation. In other policing activities, at around 20:30 on 09 September 2025, members were busy patrolling in La Rochelle Turffontein when a suspect that was carrying a 5m copper cable was stopped. The suspect was questioned and failed to provide proof of ownership and was subsequently arrested for damaging and tampering with essential infrastructure and possession of suspected stolen property. The suspect was detained at Moffatview SAPS. In another incident, at around 21:50, members were patrolling when a lookout was circulated about a robbed vehicle, a White Citroen C3. The vehicle was recovered at the corner of Far Eastbank and Freedom Park Street in Alexandra and was booked at the pound for safekeeping and further investigation. Anyone with more information pertaining to crime can contact the relevant station or Crime Stop number on 08600 10111. Ends
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