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Durban police offering reward for info on stolen state vehicles
The vehicles were stolen from the Department of Agriculture in Ndwendwe.
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Investigators in Durban have sought the help of the public in tracking down eight state vehicles that were recently stolen from the Department of Agriculture in Ndwedwe, a town in Ilembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal.
State vehicle theft: Durban police are looking for these vehicles
According to police spokesperson Colonel Thembeka Mbele, eight unknown assailants entered the state-owned premises on the evening of Monday 10 February, at about 21:30.
“Two security guards were on duty. They threatened the security guards and held them in an office. They then gained entry into an administration office and obtained the keys for the vehicles which were locked in a safe,” Mbele wrote in a statement.
Eight state vehicles were stolen from the property. Fortunately, the security guards were unharmed.
The police have not provided images of the vehicles. However, Mbele listed the vehicle type and registration of each model and we have listed them below:
- Nissan Hard Body: KZN 36608
- Toyota Hilux: KZN 37111
- Toyota Hilux: KZN 37123
- Isuzu Single Cab: KZN 36900
- Toyota Hilux: KZN 37157
- Ford Ranger: KZN 37481
- Nissan Hard Body: KZN 37349
- Nissan Hard Body: KZN 37442
A reward for your information
Durban police, unable to advance the investigation with the clues at their disposal, have resorted to seeking assistance from the public.
A reward of up to R50 000 has been offered by the police in exchange for information that will lead to the recovery of all vehicles, as well as the arrest and subsequent prosecution of all parties involved in the theft.
“A reward is offered to any individual who may have information that could assist in the investigation or the location of the vehicles. A reward of up to R50 000 is being offered for any information that could lead to the arrest of these suspects,” Mbele noted.
Those with helpful information are asked to contact Brigadier Khumalo on 082 556 8642 or Colonel Deckford on 082 592 2806. Callers may also remain anonymous by calling Crime stop on 08600 10111.
