Swift police action leads to arrest of two suspects in De Beers business burglary
Kimberley SAPS recovered the stolen items from the business and took possession of the vehicle used in the crime.
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TWO MEN have been arrested in connection with a business burglary in the De Beers area of Kimberley after police recovered a range of stolen equipment and tools.
The suspects, aged 36 and 38, were arrested by the Kimberley SAPS Task Team following a burglary that allegedly took place in the early hours of Monday, January 19, 2026.
According to police, the suspects made off with a large quantity of property, including a blue compressor, two heavy-duty generators, two lever tools, a drill machine, a wheel spanner and a tyre, as reported by the complainant.
Police said the arrests followed a tip-off, which led task team members to track down the suspects. They were arrested on charges of business burglary and possession of suspected stolen property.
“The members from Kimberley SAPS task team followed up and operationalised the information received,” police said in a statement.
The vehicle allegedly used in the commission of the crime was also confiscated during the operation.
The suspects are expected to appear in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court on charges of business burglary and possession of suspected stolen property.
Northern Cape District Commissioner, Major General Charlotte Makgari, praised the task team for its swift response, saying it resulted in the arrest of the suspects and the recovery of the stolen items.
A blue compressor and two heavy-duty generators were among the stolen goods recovered by Kimbelrey SAPS.
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