South African police arrest man for over 30 burglary cases

Source: Xinhua| 2019-03-27 23:43:04|Editor: yan
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JOHANNESBURG, March 27 (Xinhua) -- The South African police on Wednesday said they have arrested a man wanted for over thirty cases of burglary in Limpopo province.

The police said the suspect was arrested on Monday after terrorizing the surrounding areas in Limpopo province between 2012 and 2018.

"The suspect, in his thirties, ran amok around the province between 2012 and 2018, breaking into the residential premises and stealing money and properties. Some of his targets when breaking into homes were plasma TVs and other electrical appliances," said provincial police spokesperson Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe.

He stated that the suspect may be linked with more similar cases around the province as police are still investigating.

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