Suspects arrested following the theft of diesel from a farm at Allanridge

Members attached to the Allanridge Rural Safety apprehended five (5) suspects aged between 27 and 49 for alleged theft and possession of suspected stolen property.

On Thursday, 1 October 2026 at approximately 19:00, police received information about a possible theft at Modderfontein farm, in the Allanridge policing precinct. The Allanridge Rural Safety was mobilised and with the assistance of the farmers, the suspects were spotted.

A white Colt pickup with two occupants was intercepted on the S963 route. Police found containers containing approximately 100 litres of diesel. The two suspects were subsequently arrested.

Further investigations led police to the farm where three more suspects were arrested.

Police confiscated the vehicle alleged to be used in the commission of the crime.

The five suspects are expected to appear before the Odendaalsrus Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 5 October 2026….