Gqeberha man arrested after break-in at Sidwell business
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A 40-year-old Gqeberha man was arrested for allegedly breaking into a Sidwell business and stealing R30,000 worth of goods.
Police spokesperson Capt Sandra Janse van Rensburg said the break-in had occurred between Tuesday and Wednesday at premises in Grant Road.
The back door was allegedly forced open and items including a computer, tools and power tools were stolen.
“On Thursday detectives acted on a tip-off about suspected stolen property at a flat in Sidwell.
“A search warrant was executed and the property, allegedly stolen during the break-in Grant Road, was recovered,” she said.
The suspect was arrested for the possession of suspected stolen property and is expected to appear in the New Brighton magistrate’s court next week.
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