The post Hout Bay police officer nabbed after Stellenbosch robbery appeared first on RNEWS.
]]>“The suspects held the staff of the business at gunpoint and fled the scene with cash in a gold Toyota Avanza,” said police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Andrè Traut.
“The SAPS were quick to respond to the incident and following a high speed pursuit, the getaway vehicle was stopped in Somerset West.”
He said that the four male occupants, aged between 30 and 40, were arrested and two 9mm firearms were confiscated.
“One of the suspects was identified as a police officer stationed at Hout Bay police station. Once charged, the suspects are due to make a court appearance in Stellenbosch,” added Lieutenant Colonel Traut .
Western Cape SAPS Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen KE Jula, praised the Stellenbosch members for their vigilance and speedy response.
He welcomed the arrest of the perpetrators, adding that the SAPS in this province has no place for police officers, who live a double life as criminals too.
Follow more RNEWS articles, subscribe to our YouTube channel and for breaking news LIKE us on Facebook. For news on the Western Cape click here.
The post Hout Bay police officer nabbed after Stellenbosch robbery appeared first on RNEWS.
]]>The post Public’s assistance needed in Hout Bay inquest case appeared first on RNEWS.
]]>“Aldred Coenraad Beukes is originally from Keimoes in the Northern Cape Province,” said police spokesperson, Captain FC Van Wyk.
“When he came to Cape Town he was employed as a Security Official. He stayed in Parow.
“From July 2005, he was employed at Grand West Casino.”
During August 2010, he resigned from Grand West Casino, saying that he is going to his girlfriend and will be working in the Knysna/George area as an Events Manager and will be staying with friends.
He was, thereafter, again seen in Cape Town employed as a Security Official.
On 2015-01-25, his body was found at Sandy Bay, near Hout Bay, after it washed up by the sea.
“An inquest has been registered to confirm the cause of his death.
“Further investigation into the matter and information obtained, it was confirmed that, a ‘Bianca Bailey’ was a close friend to the deceased, Aldred Coenraad Beukes, when he was residing at Taylor Street, Parow Valley,” said Captain Van Wyk.
“Although no specific address for Bianca Bailey could be confirmed, she was last seen in areas of Parow, Goodwood and also Bellville. The assistance of Bianca Bailey is needed for the investigation of the Inquest.”
Anyone with any information about this incident or the whereabouts of Bianca Bailey is kindly requested to contact the investigating officer Captain Bock at 082 469 2576 or Constable Plaatjies at 082 559 4695.
Alternatively, Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or ask Bianca Bailey to call the numbers or report at the nearest police station for contact with the mentioned police officials
The post Public’s assistance needed in Hout Bay inquest case appeared first on RNEWS.
]]>The post Hout Bay police Sgt kills wife and himself at police station appeared first on RNEWS.
]]>It is alleged that the shooting incident happened during an apparent domestic dispute this am at Hout Bay police station.
“It is alleged that the sergeant’s wife visited the police station, where her husband shot and killed her during an apparent domestic dispute,” said Lieutenant Colonel André Traut.
“He then shot and killed himself. The sergeant was on duty at the time of the incident.”
The sergeant was 41 and his wife was 36 years old.
The post Hout Bay police Sgt kills wife and himself at police station appeared first on RNEWS.
]]>