Stock theft: Slaughtered cows discovered, King Williams Town

South African Police Service

Stock theft: Slaughtered cows discovered, King Williams Town
Stock theft: Slaughtered cows discovered, King Williams Town

On the morning of 23 July 2019, police recovered carcass on the side of a bridge at Frankfort village outside King Williams Town. Out of his vigilance while going to work Sergeant Thozama of Steve Vukile Tshwete SAPS noticed pieces of meat just lying on the ground.

He stopped the vehicle and went to investigate what was happening. On his arrival he saw quarters of meat and two dead calves. It alleged that the three cows were stolen from a nearby village and slaughtered. The Sergeant then called other members and some cattle owners around the village and one community member identified the cattle confirming that they all belong to him.

The suspects are still on the run and Stock Theft Unit members are still investigating the case.

SAPS appeal to the community members who have information about Stock Theft or people who were involved in this case to contact Stock Theft Detective Warrant Officer Mzimkhulu Macala on 082 441 9692.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service