Thieves stealing traffic light caught red handed

ROODEKOP – For the past few weeks there has been several traffic lights that were cut down and cables were stolen. The CPS Security team has been working during the early hours in order to apprehend the perpetrators.

On Thursday morning suspects were spotted cutting traffic lights when reaction teams spotted and chased after the suspects but lost them in the South Crest Koppie.

This morning (Sunday) they were spotted again on Ring Road in New Market cutting another traffic light. Back up was requested and both suspects were swiftly apprehended. Cutting tools, stolen cables etc were found in their possession. Alberton SAPS were contacted and the suspects were handed over. Officers are positive that these two men will face hefty sentencing. Job well done gentlemen.