Thieves targeting tourists arrested swiftly
The area between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay is under police surveillance and no crimes against visitors will be tolerated, the police say.
Three suspects who had allegedly broken into a tourist's car were swiftly arrested by police officers stationed at the Yianni Savva police station at the coast on Friday.
A case of theft out of a motor vehicle was opened by the complainant, German citizen Ole Göng (32) after the Toyota double-cab bakkie he had parked alongside the B2 road was broken into.
Deputy Commissioner Erastus Iikuyu said the incident happened between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay in the vicinity of Langstrand.
“The tourists parked the vehicle and walked to the dunes. While they were on top of the dunes a white Toyota Corolla taxi with three occupants (aged 29 and 33) arrived and parked next to the bakkie. The suspects smashed a window and removed two bags containing torch batteries, a knife, sun creams and toiletries valued at N$1 500. They also punctured a tire of the vehicle with a sharp object.” Iikuyu said officers patrolling the area arrested the suspects and recovered the stolen property.
“We impounded the taxi and the investigation continues. The suspects will appear in Walvis Bay court today.” Iikuyu warned taxi drivers and criminals who target tourists between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay that they will face the wrath of the law.
“The area is under police surveillance. Members of the Tourist Protection Sub-Division and the force stationed at Yianni Savva police station are on high alert. People travelling between the two towns are encouraged to report any suspicious observations to the police for immediate action,” he said.
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A case of theft out of a motor vehicle was opened by the complainant, German citizen Ole Göng (32) after the Toyota double-cab bakkie he had parked alongside the B2 road was broken into.
Deputy Commissioner Erastus Iikuyu said the incident happened between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay in the vicinity of Langstrand.
“The tourists parked the vehicle and walked to the dunes. While they were on top of the dunes a white Toyota Corolla taxi with three occupants (aged 29 and 33) arrived and parked next to the bakkie. The suspects smashed a window and removed two bags containing torch batteries, a knife, sun creams and toiletries valued at N$1 500. They also punctured a tire of the vehicle with a sharp object.” Iikuyu said officers patrolling the area arrested the suspects and recovered the stolen property.
“We impounded the taxi and the investigation continues. The suspects will appear in Walvis Bay court today.” Iikuyu warned taxi drivers and criminals who target tourists between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay that they will face the wrath of the law.
“The area is under police surveillance. Members of the Tourist Protection Sub-Division and the force stationed at Yianni Savva police station are on high alert. People travelling between the two towns are encouraged to report any suspicious observations to the police for immediate action,” he said.
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