Johannesburg's metro police department has launched an internal investigation after thieves allegedly stole a marked patrol car from under the noses of officers in Soweto.
JMPD said the incident happened when three officers stopped to investigate a complaint about a tent erected in the middle of a road.Johannesburg’s metro police department has launched an internal investigation after thieves allegedly stole a marked patrol car from under the noses of officers in Soweto.
JMPD spokesperson Wayne Minnaar said the incident happened in Senaoane on Sunday evening when three officers stopped to investigate a complaint about a tent being erected in the middle of a road.He said the vehicle was later found abandoned in Chiawelo.A case of theft and vandalism was opened at Moroka police station.
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