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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The Namibian
Windhoek City Police Service reported that their vehicle crashed into a private property on Richardine Klopper Street in Khomasdal
“Officers followed the vehicle and shortly afterwards discovered that it had crashed into a private property on Richardine Klopper Street in Khomasdal, a few metres away from the Khomasdal city police office.”
Man drives off with Windhoek city police vehicle, crashes into propertyInformanté
Windhoek City Police Service swiftly recovered lost pink suitcase using CCTV technology
“A BRAND-NEW pink suitcase left behind in a taxi was swiftly recovered thanks to the quick action of the Windhoek City Police Service (WCPS) and their use of CCTV technology.”
Lost luggage quickly recovered by Windhoek City PoliceNew Era
Windhoek City Police Service continues to observe cases where taxi operators transport passengers with incomplete, expired or non-matching documents
“The Windhoek City Police Service (WCPS) continues to observe cases where taxi operators transport members of the public while their documents are either incomplete, expired or not matching the vehicle in use.”
City Police Traffic Tips – Proper taxi registration not optionalNew Era
Windhoek City Police Service will continue conducting regular taxi verifications and inspections to discourage illegal operations
“The Windhoek City Police Service will continue conducting regular taxi verifications and inspections to discourage illegal operations.”
City Police Traffic Tips – Proper taxi registration not optionalThe Namibian
Windhoek City Police Service announced arrest of habitual copper cable thief on Wednesday morning
“This was announced on Wednesday morning on Windhoek City Police Service social media platforms.”
Alleged copper thief arrested againThe 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.
10 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.
10 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 →