Cape Town police arrested a Brazilian man for allegedly stealing
two handbags at a restaurant.
Colonel Billy Jones said the 51-year-old man and three companions
were among those who watched the World Cup opening match at the Cape Quarter
restaurant in Green Point on Friday.
The man and his friends allegedly stole two handbags belonging to
two South African women.
“The suspect – who was in possession of one handbag – was spotted
and detained by the security guard at the entrance of the restaurant,” said
Jones.
“His companions fled on foot with the other handbag and are
currently still at large. Police were called to the restaurant and arrested the
51-year-old man.”
The man appeared in the Cape Town magistrates court on
Saturday.
“He is remanded in custody at the Goodwood prison and will appear
again on Tuesday. The suspect has been in the country for just over a month and
stayed at a hotel in Green Point,” said Jones.
The handbag that was recovered was returned to the owner but the
second handbag is still missing. It contained a camera and cash worth R32
000.
