Police arrested a domestic worker for perjury. Photo: SAPS
Domestic worker in the dock for opening a false robbery case
CCTV footage proved that the domestic worker willingly opened the gate for the criminals to steal at her workplace.
Police arrested a domestic worker for perjury. Photo: SAPS
A 33-year-old domestic worker made her first court appearance in the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court today, Thursday, 1 June 2023 following her arrest for perjury on Tuesday, 30 May.
DOMESTIC WORKER OPENS GATE FOR CRIMINALS
KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda reported that the woman, who is a domestic worker on Amand Road in Marriannhill Park, opened a case of house robbery and told the police that she was hanging clothes on the washing line when she heard a noise coming from inside the house. She further alleged that when she went to investigate, she saw a man carrying a TV set.
“She also claimed that she saw another suspect breaking the driveway gate and that the man stole jewellery and robbed her of her cellphone before fleeing from the scene in a silver vehicle,” Colonel Netshiunda explained.
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CCTV FOOTAGE CATCHES THE CRIMINAL
However, an investigation by the police proved the case otherwise.
“Police investigations proved that the woman had opened a false case after CCTV footage from neighbouring houses showed her voluntarily opening the gate for the two men,” he confirmed.
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“She was subsequently charged with perjury.”
Colonel Netshiunda
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POLICE WARN CITIZENS AGAINST OPENING FALSE CASES
Furthermore, Netshiunda said Police are appealing to community members not to collude with criminals and later open false cases.
“Resources and time that is spent in investigating fabricated cases could be invested into serving and protecting the residents of the province,” he advised.
This is a developing story.
