Eastern Cape Province, Mthatha Central Police Station’s Crime Prevention unit arrested a fifteen year old boy for possession of a suspected stolen vehicle on Wednesday October, 14, 2026. The minor boy stole the car inside a garage in KwaLindile in the early hours around 2:00 AM on Wednesday morning.
According to the SAPS report, Mthaltha Central Police Station Crime Prevention received information regarding the theft of a car. After receiving the information, the unit immediately started to track down the vehicle. Unit’s officers spotted the stolen car near Mthatha Ultra City and immobilised.
Afterwards, officers immediately arrested the fifteen year old boy for unlawful possession of a suspected stolen vehicle. The unit also consulted with a probation officer and completed the required documentation of the arrested minor in conflict with law. The unit also transferred the minor to a youth centre.
The arrested minor boy is expected to appear in the Children’s Court over the charge of stolen vehicle.
Additionally, Major General Norman Modishana, of OR Tanbo District Commissioner stated he was in shock after knowing the arrest of a 15 year old boy in possession of car theft. He said, “It is so shocking that a minor who is supposed to be at school being moulded for a brighter future is found in conflict with the law”. He further mentioned he felt disappointment in the arrest of the minor boy.
The South Africa Police Service also shared the details of the incident regarding the arrest of the minor boy on their official social media handle. Notably, apart from the age of the boy, the police service has not released any details of the boy in line with the protection the law gives to children accused of offences.