Stephen Mandari, who is said to be in Cape Town, follows people who advertise their cars for sale on social media.

He expresses interest in them by connecting them with his brother or cousin, who works from Kimberley, to see the cars.

Person of interest, Stephen Mandari. Photo: SAPS

The brother or cousin often seems happy and contacts Mandari in Cape Town to make a fake payment.

Then when the seller receives a payment notification on his phone they hand over the vehicle to the brother.

The public is asked to assist the Kimberley Vehicle Crime Investigating Unit to locate Mandari.

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