Tragic End for a Cable Thief as Body Found Hanging on Utility Pole

An Inquest docket was opened at Bayswater Police Station. This after the lifeless body of a cable thief, estimated to be in his thirties, was found hanging on a current transmission utility pole.

On 03 November 2023 the police were called to attend to the scene of a burned body along the R700 Road near Oubos Mansions.

The police arrived on the open field at about 05:50 and found the male hanging at an estimated 5 meters high on a high stream electricity lane. The body of the cable thief was brought down with the help of Fire Brigade and CENTLEC personnel. The paramedics then declared the male dead. He sustained severe visible burns.

Any member of the public who might know of a missing person or can be able to help the police to identify the unknown body is requested to contact Captain Kelaotswe Lebodi at 082 301 6171. Alternatively the information can be submitted on MySAPS App or call the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111.

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