Nine suspects are due to appear in the Atlantis Magistrate’s Court soon, facing charges of theft and possession of stolen property following their arrests at the Covid informal settlement yesterday.

The suspects, aged between 18 and 25, were caught red-handed carting stolen television sets (TVs) after a truck was set alight near John Dreyer Road the day before.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) says members of the Public Order Police came under attack after they were called to the area to monitor the situation following the looting of the vehicle.

“As they were approaching the crime scene on foot, they spotted the suspects carrying flat-screen television boxes. They then came under attack as the group started throwing stones. The members managed to ward off the attack and apprehended nine male suspects.”

A total of 17 television sets were recovered from the suspects.