Makhado (Louis Trichardt) police have arrested a second suspect following the recovery of vehicle parts.

Ndwamato David Makhavhu was arrested on October 4, after the arrest of another suspect, Muvhango Lecton Rabulanyana, on Thursday, September 28. Vehicle parts were found in Rabulanyana’s possession from a vehicle which was reported stolen on Wednesday, August 23. The vehicle was completely stripped after a visit to a chop shop. Makhavhu was arrested after the stolen vehicle’s tyres were found in his possession.

Local police spokesperson insp. Ndwamato Vele, says the tyres were found already fitted onto a 1400 bakkie.

Makhavhu appeared before the Tshilwavhusiku magistrate’s court on Friday, October 6. His case was postponed until Thursday, October 19. In the meantime, he was released on R500 bail.