A Nababeep police officer faces suspension for allegations of misconduct.
An anonymous source alleged that the officer stole an undisclosed amount of money from the police evidence safe room.
The matter recently surfaced as the officer became another individual to be accused of sticky fingers.
Last year, Lieutenant Colonel Nomvula Jacobs who was serving as the acting station commander of Springbok SAPS found herself in hot water for allegedly stealing money.
According to Lieutenant Colonel Tebogo Thebe, Jacobs stole almost R300,000 from the police station safe.
“The amount is made up of R102,700 which was confiscated in an ongoing inquiry. The money was supposed to be deposited into a criminal asset recovery account (CARA) after the High Court recently issued an order to that effect. The balance of R189,000 is made up of other matters which are still pending,” said Thebe.
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation arrested Jacobs on allegations of theft on 5 October 2023.
The provincial National Prostituting Authority (NPA) spokesperson, Mojalefa Senokoatsane said Jacobs will appear in Springbok Regional Court on 2 May 2024.
Provincial police spokesperson, colonel Cherrel Ehlers, responding to the media inquiry, says “A suspension notice has been served on an officer stationed at Nababeep South African Police Service (SAPS) in connection with alleged misconduct.
The internal disciplinary process is continuing”.
