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Police arrested a suspect on Thursday in connection with the kidnapping of four people – two in Motetema, Limpopo and two in Vaalbank, Mpumalanga – but a second suspect is still at large.
According to police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, the two Motetema victims were kidnapped by two people in a Mini Cooper after they were accused of stealing television sets in the Motetema policing area.
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One of the alleged kidnappers was traced to Vaalbank in Mpumalanga and was arrested on Thursday.
"...the driver of [the] Mini Cooper evaded an arrest," Ledwaba added.
Police officers rescued the 20- and 26-year-old Motetema kidnapping victims, as well as the Mpumalanga kidnapping victims.
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"The four victims had serious injuries and were taken to a hospital for medical treatment," Ledwaba said.
"The arrested suspect will soon appear before [the] magistrate's court in Motetema. The police investigations are still continuing," Ledwaba added.
Provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, welcomed the arrest and called on community members to provide information that could lead to more arrests.
Anyone who has information can call 082 573 3645, 082 414 6464 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
