This morning at approximately 09h48 the Marshall Security Emergency Dispatch Centre was alerted to a theft incident which occured on Effingham Road in the Effingham area where a suspect was spotted stealing a sign pole.
An accurate description and last known location of the suspect was circulated to all our Armed Response Officers.
Whilst patrolling and searching the suspect was spotted walking on Chris Hani Road in the Avoca area with the stolen pole sign. Our Officers moved in swiftly and apprehended the suspect.
Greenwood Park SAPS were contacted who arrived on scene a short while later. The suspect was transported to Greenwood Park SAPS and will be facing charges of being in possession of suspected stolen items and damage to state infrastructure.
