UMKOMAAS — A bicycle valued at R2,000 was stolen on Tuesday, April 22, within the Umkomaas policing precinct. Thanks to swift community mobilization and shared intelligence, the accused was quickly located and handed over to police.
Sihle Ndlovu, 24, was arrested by Constable Msomi and appeared in the Scottburgh Magistrates Court, where he was found guilty and sentenced to two years’ imprisonment.
The case was investigated by experienced officer Warrant Officer CN Pillay. Commending both the community and the justice system, Umkomaas SAPS Station Commander Colonel MI Mngadi praised the collective effort.
“I also commend the Scottburgh Magistrates Court for the speedy conclusion of the trial,” said Col Mngadi. He encouraged continued cooperation between police and the public through active partnership policing.
