The police in Mooinooi have successfully traced and arrested three male suspects in connection with a business burglary that occurred at a local school.
According to preliminary information, a business burglary was reported at a local Secondary School, where various items valued at more than R100 000-00 were stolen on Friday, 19 December 2025.
After receiving a tip-off regarding a person suspected of selling stolen property, the police followed up on the information, and operational tactics were implemented to trace the suspects.
On Wednesday, 28 January 2026, police proceeded to the suspects’ respective residences, where searches were conducted.
During the searches, suspected stolen property was recovered at all three locations. Items linked to the first suspect were found hidden under his bed, those belonging to the second suspect were discovered in a washing basket, while at the third suspect, items were found inside a bag.
Recovered items included several tablets, laptops, chargers, calculators, and computer monitors. The suspects, aged between 16 and 17 are facing charges of possession of suspected stolen property and business burglary.
The suspects appeared before the Brits Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 30 January 2026, and remain under the custodian supervision of their parents/guardians. Their next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, 02 February 2026. #TrioCrimes
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