Also known as: WCPS
Windhoek City Police Service — law enforcement agency responsible for policing operations, crime investigations, and traffic enforcement in Windhoek, Namibia.
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Informanté
Windhoek City Police Service intercepted four suspects in two separate incidents in Khomasdal
“THE Windhoek City Police Service has intercepted four suspects in two separate incidents in Khomasdal as part of intensified operations aimed at preventing crime and disrupting criminal activities.”
Police call on Khomasdal crime victims to assist investigationsInformanté
Windhoek City Police Service called on members of the public who may have been crime victims in Khomasdal to assist with investigations
“The city police have called on members of the public who may have been victims of robberies or other crimes in Khomasdal to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigations.”
Police call on Khomasdal crime victims to assist investigationsInformanté
Windhoek City Police Service arrested three suspects for copper cable theft
“THREE suspects were remanded in custody after appearing in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court on charges of copper cable theft in Dorado Valley, following their arrest by the Windhoek City Police Service.”
Copper cable theft suspects denied bail in Windhoek courtInformanté
Windhoek City Police Service says the scam involves suspects presenting fake bank proof of payment documents to secure goods
“According to Windhoek City Police Service (WCPS), the scam involves suspects presenting fake bank proof of payment documents to secure goods, which are then collected using rental trucks.”
Fake proof of payment scam leads to arrestNew Era
Windhoek City Police Service has noted a growing trend of motorists driving into oncoming traffic
“The Windhoek City Police Service has noted a growing trend of motorists driving into oncoming traffic, which has become a serious road safety concern.”
City Police Traffic Tips – Driving into oncoming traffic raises safety concernsNew Era
Windhoek City Police Service will intensify monitoring efforts through its Smart Traffic Law Enforcement Strategy
“To curb this behavior, the Windhoek City Police Service will intensify monitoring efforts through its Smart Traffic Law Enforcement Strategy.”
City Police Traffic Tips – Driving into oncoming traffic raises safety concernsInformanté
Windhoek City Police Service (WCPS) has warned vehicle owners that altering colour without notifying NaTIS is serious offense
“THE Windhoek City Police Service (WCPS) has warned vehicle owners that altering the colour of a motor vehicle without notifying the National Traffic Information System (NaTIS) is a serious offense that could give the impression of criminal activity.”
Vehicle colour changes without notification could lead to impoundment, City Police warnsInformanté
Windhoek City Police Service (WCPS) found during taxi verification exercise that several vehicles had unreported colour changes
“During a recent taxi verification exercise, several vehicles were found to have unreported colour changes, highlighting the need for vehicle details to match official records.”
Vehicle colour changes without notification could lead to impoundment, City Police warnsThe Namibian
Windhoek City Police Service conducted routine patrol that intercepted the suspects
“The suspects, Joseph Daniel (36) and Kulaano Kapalingo (44), were arrested near the intersection of Hereford and Ekundi streets in Katutura at approximately 22h15 during a routine patrol conducted by the Windhoek City Police Service.”
Katutura copper wire theft suspects granted bailThe Namibian
Windhoek City Police Service had a vehicle allegedly driven off with by a man after he took a key left on a table in their Khomasdal office
“However, while leaving the office, the man allegedly took a vehicle key that had been left on a table, the statement reads.”
Man drives off with Windhoek city police vehicle, crashes into propertyThe Windhoek City Police Service intercepted four suspects in two separate incidents in Khomasdal during early morning hours on Tuesday and Wednesday, with some suspects having pending cases and others found with implements that could be used to commit crimes. Police have called on crime victims in Khomasdal to come forward to assist investigations.
9 hours ago · Informanté →
The Windhoek City Police Service intercepted four suspects in two separate incidents in Khomasdal during early morning hours on Tuesday and Wednesday, with some suspects having pending cases and others found with implements that could be used to commit crimes. Police have called on crime victims in Khomasdal to come forward to assist investigations.
9 hours ago · Informanté →
Three suspects were arrested by Windhoek City Police Service in Dorado Valley after being caught digging up and cutting copper cables in the riverbed along the Western Bypass. They appeared in Windhoek Magistrate's Court, were denied bail, and remanded in custody with the matter postponed to 13 July 2026.
26 May 2026 · Informanté →
A 51-year-old Windhoek man has been arrested for allegedly using forged bank proof of payment documents to fraudulently acquire car parts, part of a suspected fraud network using the same method. The Windhoek City Police have urged businesses to verify payments before releasing goods and the public to report suspicious activity.
29 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Windhoek City Police Service has flagged a growing trend of motorists driving on the wrong side of the road to bypass traffic congestion, which endangers all road users. The service will intensify enforcement using CCTV monitoring and on-the-ground patrols, with penalties ranging from N$2,000 to N$2,500 or reckless driving charges under the Road Traffic and Transport Act.
26 March 2026 · New Era →
The Windhoek City Police Service has warned that altering a vehicle's colour without notifying the National Traffic Information System is a serious offence that could result in impoundment and suspension of driving privileges. The warning came after several vehicles with unreported colour changes were discovered during a recent taxi verification exercise.
16 March 2026 · Informanté →
Two suspects arrested in Katutura with large quantities of suspected stolen copper wire have been granted bail of N$3 000 each by Katutura Magistrate's Court. Police warned that copper wire theft damages critical infrastructure and disrupt essential services, and cautioned that offenders will face consequences under the law.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A 32-year-old man entered a Windhoek City Police office in Khomasdal claiming he had been robbed, then took a vehicle key left on a table and drove off with a police vehicle, crashing it into a private property. Police say the suspect is a patient at a mental hospital and is receiving medical attention; no injuries were sustained and investigations are ongoing.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A woman's pink suitcase left in a taxi was swiftly recovered after she reported it missing to the Windhoek City Police Service, which used CCTV footage to trace the vehicle and confirm the luggage was still aboard.
28 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Windhoek City Police Service emphasizes that proper taxi registration is mandatory and warns against operating vehicles with incomplete, expired, or unmatched documentation. Registration requires vehicle screening, roadworthiness inspection, driver licensing with Professional Authorisation, and verification against multiple systems to ensure public transport safety and legal compliance.
26 February 2026 · New Era →
Moses Moses (35), a repeat offender linked to numerous copper cable thefts across Windhoek targeting electrical infrastructure, has been arrested again. He was apprehended stripping a Namibia Power Corporation substation and has multiple pending court cases.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →