Two motor vehicles that were stolen on Friday 27th January and Saturday 28th January at two different locations in the National Capital District (NCD) were recovered thanks to the quick action by the police.
The police responses in recovering stolen motor vehicles in the city have significantly improved since the establishment of the NCD Sector Patrol Units within the three electorates of NCD.
According to police records, every stolen vehicle is recovered the same day, or if not, within ten days, mostly in good condition.
The two vehicles reported stolen and recovered by police were seized by criminals in Gerehu and at Konedobu.
NCD Metropolitan Superintendent Silva Sika, while commenting on these recoveries, said that to prevent crime the general public must be vigilant and cautious when moving around in places where they can easily become a target for criminals.
He said police are doing everything they can to cover all parts of the city, and, they will always attend to crime across the city.
Mr. Sika said Port Moresby is a big place bustling with life, but crime like everywhere else around the world remains a threat; therefore, people must be security conscious at all times when moving about the city.
He said in many parts of the world law enforcement agencies are using advanced technology to fight crime. He said PNG is behind in terms of technology, but the Constabulary is fortunate to have hard-working men and women who are passionately dedicated to their profession.
According to Constable Victor Siapari from Fox 200 Alpha, the vehicle that was stolen and recovered at Gerehu, is a Black Volo.
It was stolen at around 6pm and recovered by his team at Gerehu Stage Seven at 7 pm.
He said they were doing motorized patrol around the Gerehu area when they received a phone call.
The caller said the vehicle was stolen at Gesu settlement and was heading to Gerehu Stage Seven.
From instinct and experience, the policemen went to Gerehu Stage 7 and found the abandoned car.
He said the vehicle was recovered within one hour and was taken back to the police station.
The second vehicle was stolen near the Post Courier office at Konedobu by five armed suspects.
According to police officers from Hohola police station, the lone driver who was stationary at Post Courier was approached by the armed men who pointed a gun at him and took the key from him.
Police patrol car Sierra 310 from Hohola Police station was driving past and they picked up the stranded victim.
They drove up to Ela Makana hill and found the abandoned vehicle.
No suspects were arrested in these two crimes, but investigations are continuing.