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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>A 39-year-old man, who allegedly posed as a Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) officer, in order to stop and rob vehicles in Gauteng, has been arrested.<\/p>\n

Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Sello said the man was arrested at his home in Protea Glen, Soweto, on Monday.<\/p>\n

He was found in possession of 14 JMPD reflector jackets and a stolen iPhone.<\/p>\n

“It is alleged the suspect used these reflector jackets to pose as a police official and stopped people on roads, with the intention to rob them,” Sello said.<\/p>\n

Case against military vets who allegedly held ministers hostage withdrawn<\/p>\n

Further investigations revealed the man, who is a driver of a courier company, was linked to 12 cases of robbery of which he claimed to be a victim, according to Sello.<\/p>\n

“He would supposedly get robbed of merchandise, which was to be delivered, at gunpoint by a Nissan Almera, using different number plates,” Sello said.<\/p>\n

Sello said the cases were opened at different parts of Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni.<\/p>\n

The man is expected to appear in court soon on charges of theft, perjury and possession of police uniform.<\/p>\n

“Let us continue making those arrests and ensuring that those who take chances with the law are dealt with accordingly,” said provincial commissioner Elias Mawela.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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