KNYSNA NEWS - Police in Knysna carried out two busts this past Sunday, 29 August, in which stolen property to the value of at least R22 000 was recovered.
According to Southern Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Chris Spies, the busts occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning.
"At about 00:10 the members conducted blue light patrols in the Knysna CBD when they noticed a man with a grocery trolley acting suspiciously," Spies said.
"They approached the man and proceeded with a search of the trolley when they found three Schulz impact drills. He was unable to account for his possession and the items were confiscated. The police subsequently arrested the suspect."
Within minutes after this, at about 00:15, the team was launched into action by an alert from a local security company after a suspicious person was seen cycling on a bicycle in the vicinity of Hunter's Home.
"On arrival they noticed the man disappearing into the bushes," said Spies. "A search of the bushes ensued where the suspect was found hiding. The police apprehended the suspect and confiscated the bicycle valued at about R10 000."
Both suspects face a charge of possession of suspected stolen property, and remain in custody. They are expected to make their respective court appearances in the Knysna Magistrate's Court during the course of the week.
The bicycle recovered in Hunter's Home.
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