While on a routine patrol in Senator Road, officers arrested a 44-year-old man on charges of theft.
The arrest was made when the officers noticed two men walking down the road carrying heavy bags.
As they approached, the two men noticed them, dropped the bags and ran in different directions.
Officers gave chase and were able to corner one of the men.
The officers collected the discarded bags and transported them and the man to the Primrose Police Station, for questioning.
In the bags, officers found gate motors.
When asked where the motors had come, from the man could not give a clear explanation.
He was formally charged with theft, and later appeared in the Germiston Magistrates Court.
His case has been postponed for trial.
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Cllr Dlamini of Ekurhuleni would like to thank the Community of Lambton, Anna Street and Metrorail Security Officer for assisting Bakithi Dlamini who was robbed off her belongings at 11 Anna Street gate. They gave a chase to a robber and he is now behind bars. SAPS poorly responded after two hours of the incident. She said community must be alert of people roaming around from railway station, she thank the family of Pastor Simelane who supported them until the end.
I’d like to thank the community of Lambton who help my sister Bakithi Dlamini on Monday 9 June 2014 after she was robbed of her cellphone and a purse, the community gave chase and were able to corner a man and was arrested.