Staff Reporter
A MAN who had called the police to report the theft of a rental car was arrested after the police found suspected unpolished diamonds in his room.
According to the weekend crime bulletin, the incident happened on 7 March 2026 at about 11:30 at a farm in Tsumeb. It is alleged that the suspect, who rented a rental car in Windhoek, had parked the vehicle at a farmhouse. Upon waking up the next day, he discovered that the vehicle was stolen.
It is alleged that the suspect reported the car theft to the police and, upon arrival of the police members, a search was conducted in his room. Suspected objects/stones believed to be unpolished diamonds were found wrapped in his socks in his travelling bag. The suspect had no valid permit or documents to possess such suspected unpolished diamonds.
The suspect was arrested and is in police custody. He is expected to appear before the Tsumeb Magistrate’s Court on 09 March 2026. Police investigations continue.
