Motor vehicle theft spreads to Selebi-Phikwe
Pini Bothoko | Wednesday February 11, 2026 12:05
So far, Selebi-Phikwe police have recorded three cases of motor vehicle theft, with the Honda Fit emerging as the most targeted model.
Confirming the trend, Selebi-Phikwe Police Station commander, Superintendent Moathodi Makumula, expressed concern to The Monitor following another recent incident in which a Honda Fit was stolen from outside Planet Bar on Sunday morning.
Makumula said in the latest case, a 31-year-old man had parked his friend’s black Honda Fit outside the bar before going in to socialise. When he returned after the bar had closed, he discovered that the vehicle was missing, although he was still in possession of the keys.
“We have since launched investigations to locate the stolen vehicle,” Makumula said.
He added that in a recent related incident, a Toyota Wish that had been stolen in Selebi-Phikwe was recovered at the Maitengwe Border Post whilst heading towards Zimbabwe.
“We suspect that these criminals have established a market in Zimbabwe,” he said.
Police have urged motorists to remain vigilant, avoid leaving their vehicles unattended for long periods, and ensure that additional security measures are in place to prevent theft.