The town of Theunissen in the Free State has been without water for four days now after fifteen metres of copper cable was stolen from the water treatment plant.
The theft of the cable worth R25 000 has critically damaged the infrastructure at the plant, which is situated at the Gewin Farm. The theft took place between 19:00 on 13 December and 01:30 on 14 December, and the damage to the infrastructure at the plant is estimated at R2 million rand.
A case of theft of copper cable and damage to infrastructure was registered for further investigation, says Capt. Stephen Thakeng, media liaison officer for the Lejweleputswa SAPS.
Should anyone have information that will lead to the arrests and successful conviction of the suspects, they must contact Det. Sgt Nnana Thekiso of Theunissen Detective Services on 082-301-3028. Informants can also contact the Crime Stop number – 08600 10111, or alternatively they can share information anonymously on the MySAPS App.
