CRIME SCENE: Upington, Northern Cape: A vehicle, valued at R1.5 million and stolen in Woodstock, Cape Town, has been recovered in the Northern Cape.

The K9 Unit and Border Policing in Upington recovered the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and the arrested a 27-year-old suspect on Thursday, 23 July 2026, at about 07:30.

The vehicle was reported stolen in Woodstock about 12 hours earlier.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), dedicated members in Upington received information from a tracking company, which led them to the exact location of the vehicle near the Upington Central Business District.

The suspected stolen vehicle was intercepted and the driver was subsequently arrested.

The District Commissioner of the ZF Mgcawu District, Major General Monica Sebili, commended those involved for their swift response, professionalism, and commitment.