Motorists and truck drivers in KwaZulu-Natal are being urged to stay alert following a diesel drive-off incident involving a white MAN truck at Engen Simjees on the M19 westbound in Clare Hills, Durban.
The truck allegedly filled up with diesel worth R13,000 before leaving the forecourt without paying. Initially, the registration number DC 04 JH ZN was circulated. However, the rightful owner of those plates has since come forward, confirming that his vehicle was not involved and that his truck differs from the one captured in the garage’s images.
After comparing details and photographs, it is now believed that the number plates were cloned.
The garage owner has released images of the truck and the driver involved in the incident. The photos clearly show a white MAN truck, and the individual believed to be the driver at the time of the alleged drive-off.
This latest case has once again raised concerns about number plate cloning in the industry, a practice that not only enables criminal activity but also drags innocent operators into unnecessary trouble.
Members of the public, especially those in the freight and logistics sector, are urged to be on the lookout for the truck and the suspect as seen in the circulated images. Anyone who recognises the vehicle, the driver, or has information that could assist in the investigation is encouraged to report it to local authorities.
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Truck owners are also advised to monitor their registrations closely and report any suspected cloning immediately.
Anyone who has information about the whereabouts of the driver or truck is advised to contact the garage management on the following numbers: Mohammed – 072 661 0226, Hassan – 076 512 1205 or Sanele – 078 294 3146
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