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Would-be power thief badly burnt

A man was severely shocked while trying to steal a transformer in Tarlton yesterday, Gauteng police said.

A man was severely shocked while trying to steal a transformer in Tarlton yesterday, Gauteng police said.

Warrant -Officer Dennis Jones said the incident happened in the early hours of the morning.

Jones said the unidentified man's right arm was burnt. - Sapa

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