Speedsters try to steal camera
2008-12-07 21:56
Johannmesburg - Two Pretoria men were arrested for uprooting a traffic camera pole in Mamelodi West after the device caught them speeding, police said on Sunday.
Captain Shawane Sepato said a 35-year-old and his 38-year-old accomplice were driving an orange Toyota 4x4 when the camera caught them.
They were spotted pulling out the traffic light with their vehicle by patrolling officers who arrested and charged them with attempted theft and malicious damage to property.
The pair were due to appear in the Pretoria North Magistrate's Court.
- SAPA