CABLE THEFT ROOSEVELT PARK

jaun34
May 6
2 min read

06 May 2025

CABLE THEFT AT MENDELSSOHN & BEYERS NAUDE DRIVE ROOSEVELT PARK

At approximately 20h00 SCP Security responded to reports of a cable theft at the intersection of Mendelssohn and Beyers-Naude Drive, Roosevelt Park. The incident resulted in a localised power outage, later confirmed to be caused by the theft of underground copper cabling.

Open Manhole where the suspect was hiding and stripping the cables

During the investigation, a suspect was discovered concealed inside a utility pipe. It was determined that the individual had remained inside the pipe since the previous morning, sustaining himself on minimal provisions (water and bread). While in hiding, the suspect severed multiple sections of copper cable and prepared them for removal.

Suspect Arrested - Cable Theft Roosevelt Park

SCP Security recovered approximately nine segments of stolen copper cable, each measuring 1.5 meters in length. During questioning, the suspect admitted to spending the prior day extracting and cutting the cable. He further disclosed that a white Toyota Quantum taxi—previously implicated in similar thefts within the area—had transported him and the stolen materials.

Although the suspect was successfully detained, the associated Toyota Quantum fled the scene before interception. No license plate was identified; however, vehicle description and modus operandi suggest it is the same one linked to prior cable theft incidents in the vicinity.

The suspect remains in custody at Linden SAPS, and SCP Security is conducting an active investigation to locate the fleeing vehicle and any additional accomplices. Increased surveillance and patrols have been recommended to prevent further incidents.

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