This couch, which is priced from R67,999, was the subject of a meme when it was photographed in an informal settlement hours after being stolen from the Springfield Value Centre.SA’s most famous looted item, the R68,000 blue San Pablo couch, is trending on social media again as scores react to efforts by law enforcement to recover it.However, a piece is missing, and the owas offering a reward for “actionable intel” that leads to its recovery.
He said the couch was exposed to “extremely rough treatment” when it was looted from their Springfield showroom two weeks ago. This was seen in a video broadcast by the SABC. “Furthermore, it appeared it was left outdoors for a few days and was subjected to harsh elements which severely degrade and damage genuine leather,” he said. Sydenham police station in KwaZulu-Natal.
A police source told TimesLIVE it was found in an informal settlement near Quarry Road in Durban, metres from the store from which it was stolen. Parry said once all its missing parts are found and it is assembled it will be displayed at the new Leather Gallery store due to open soon. “We invite the public to come and view the famous blue San Pablo and take a picture with it to share on social media.”
It can even be auctioned to the highest bidder as it made history for itself.