The Primrose police recently arrested a 27-year-old man on charges of attempted theft of a truck, possession of motor vehicle break-in implements and assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm.<\/p>\n
The arrest was made in Rietfontein Road.<\/p>
\u201cThe complainant alleged that after offloading his truck he locked the cab and left the vehicle for a short time.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen he returned he found the accused inside the truck and attempted to get him out,\u201d explained communications officer for the Primrose police, Sgt Styles Maome.<\/p>
During the struggle the suspect allegedly stabbed the complainant with a sharp object.<\/p>\n
\u201cCommunity members came to the victim\u2019s aid and they were able to overpower the suspect,\u201d said Maome.<\/p>\n
Police were called to the scene and the man was arrested.<\/p>\n
Station commander of the Primrose Police Station Col Albertina Vesi thanked the members of the community who helped to apprehend the suspect and commended them for not taking the law into their own hands.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe suspect was detained at the Primrose Police Station where it was discovered that he is wanted in connection with seven other crimes throughout the province,\u201d said Maome.<\/p>\n
He has since appeared in the Germiston Magistrate\u2019s Court, where his case was postponed for plea and trial.<\/p>\n
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