THREE thieves broke into business premises in the Epping area in Cape Town last Wednesday morning, 4 January, but they were out of luck.
The dumb thieves exposed their faces to the camera and they were caught a few hours after their videos and pictures were circulated on social media.
The Democratic Alliance councillor in the Bonteheuwel area, Angus McKenzie, shared the videos and pictures in over 200 WhatsApp groups for his area.
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“Within seconds, my tip-off service received many corresponding reports on the identity and whereabouts of the suspects.
“This information was filtered and three arrests were made,” said McKenzie.
“This is a huge breakthrough as it is believed that the people arrested are involved in many more criminal acts,” said McKenzie.
Cops also recovered stolen property.
The councillor thanked residents who provided information that helped the cops.
“I want thank the community for entrusting me with the information but more so in believing that we are able to rid our community of gangsters and their actions,” he said.
Captain Frederick Van Wyk confirmed that three men had been arrested.
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“A case of housebreaking and theft at a non-residential premises was registered at Elsies River SAPS for investigation.
“Three suspects were arrested by Bishop Lavis SAPS and a case of possession of suspected stolen property will be registered.
“The suspects who were arrested by Bishop Lavis SAPS will be linked with the Elsies River case,” said Van Wyk.
