Football coach wanted for alleged theft

THE Police are searching for the former coach of the national under-13 football team, known as ‘Herman Tobias’, after Namibian Breweries laid a case of theft against its employee.

Benedictus Tobias Hermann – his real name – is accused of stealing an unspecified amount of liquor from the breweries on February 16 Hermann, a driver, was apparently sent to deliver a consignment of liquor but never reached the destination. By yesterday, Hermann had been added to the Police’s wanted persons’ list.”He is considered to be dangerous and is believed to be armed,” a Police report yesterday said.It added that Hermann was suspected to be hiding somewhere around Windhoek.The Namibian was able to reach Hermann on his cellphone yesterday, and he denied that he was in hiding.”I’m aware of the case, but I’ve spoken to the investigating officer and they’ll pick me up tomorrow,” he said.He said he was still reporting for duty every day while the investigation into his alleged theft continued.The public relations office of Namibian Breweries was approached for comment, but by closing time yesterday they had not been able to ascertain the facts of the case.The Police have requested people with information on Hermann’s whereabouts to contact Detective Inspector Louw at (061) 209 4239, or Detective Constable Minyoi at (061) 209 4241.By yesterday, Hermann had been added to the Police’s wanted persons’ list.”He is considered to be dangerous and is believed to be armed,” a Police report yesterday said.It added that Hermann was suspected to be hiding somewhere around Windhoek.The Namibian was able to reach Hermann on his cellphone yesterday, and he denied that he was in hiding.”I’m aware of the case, but I’ve spoken to the investigating officer and they’ll pick me up tomorrow,” he said.He said he was still reporting for duty every day while the investigation into his alleged theft continued.The public relations office of Namibian Breweries was approached for comment, but by closing time yesterday they had not been able to ascertain the facts of the case.The Police have requested people with information on Hermann’s whereabouts to contact Detective Inspector Louw at (061) 209 4239, or Detective Constable Minyoi at (061) 209 4241.