Stolen goods recovered during Evaton police operation

Police have recovered a number of suspected stolen items believed to be connected to several criminal cases during an operation in Evaton Central.

The recovery was made by the Sedibeng Tracing Task Team, assisted by the Sedibeng K9 Unit, at a property along Evaton Road on Tuesday afternoon. According to police spokesperson Sergeant Thembeka Maxambela, officers were alerted to the location after receiving information from a vehicle tracking company about a hijacked Ford panel van.

Members followed up on the information and went to the identified premises. No suspects were found when police arrived.During an inspection of the property, officers discovered several items concealed inside a garage.

Police believe the recovered property may be linked to different reported cases, including a residential burglary, house robbery and carjacking. Sedibeng District Commissioner Major General Nkhensani Mukwevho praised the teams involved for their swift response and cooperation. Police said investigations are continuing and further developments are expected as detectives work to establish the origin of the recovered property and identify those responsible.