Gauteng police have arrested a 28-year-old suspected man for stolen car engines and body parts with estimated value of R800 000 in Tembisa on Wednesday. Intelligence driven information led to the arrested man who was found with engines and body parts of vehicles that were reported stolen last week on Tuesday.
It is alleged that officers received a tip-off about premises alleged to be utilised as a possible chop shop around Tembisa area. In a statement, Police Spokesperson, Mavela Masondo said the premised alleged to be storing parts of stolen and hijacked vehicles.
Police Spokesperson, Mavela Masondo said police officers searched the premises that was alleged to be a storing part of stolen and hijacked vehicles.
“During the search, police recovered parts that includes engines and body parts of Nissans, Kia, Toyota Hilux and Isuzu bakkie that were reported stolen in Bedfordview, Edenvale, Alexandra, Ivory Park, Olievenhoutbosch, Welbekend and Johannesburg Central,” Masondo said.
Meanwhile, the Gauteng police management welcomed the recoveries of the stolen parts. The management also commended the team that worked tirelessly to ensure that police in Gauteng continue to disrupt the market for stolen and/or hijacked vehicles.
Masondo stated that the arrested suspect is due to appear in court to face charges of stolen vehicles.
“The 28-year-old suspect is expected to appear at Tembisa Magistrates Court in on 17 June 2021.” Masondo said.
