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Marshall Security officer arrests one suspect for cable theft in Durban. Photo: Marshall Security

Suspect caught red-handed stealing overhead electrical cables

A report of a theft in progress on Kentucky Drive in Durban North, led to the arrest of a suspect caught stealing copper cables.

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Marshall Security officer arrests one suspect for cable theft in Durban. Photo: Marshall Security

A suspect was caught red-handed while stealing electrical cables in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

MARSHALL SECURITY DISPATCHED AFTER ILLEGAL ACTIVITY REPORTED

“Last night, (Tuesday, 14 March) our teams arrested a suspect that was caught cutting electrical cables in the Durban North Area,” Marshall Security managing director Tyron Powell confirmed.

He said at approximately 01h30, Marshall Security’s Emergency Dispatch Centre received a report of a theft in progress on Kentucky Drive in Durban North, where three men were caught stealing electrical copper cables.

“Responding swiftly, our Armed Response Officers and Special Operations Team were immediately dispatched to the scene.”

Powell

“Upon arrival, the team spotted three suspects attempting to cut cables from overhead lines and fled as they noticed our team. However, one suspect was successfully apprehended after a short foot chase by our dedicated team members, working in conjunction with Home Hawks Neighbourhood Watch,” he said.

Overhead cables found in possession of the thief. Photo: Marshall Security

ONE SUSPECT FAILS TO OUTRUN THE OFFICERS

He added that the apprehended suspect was found to be in possession of implements used to cut cables, and is believed to be responsible for numerous theft incidents in the Durban North area with the same modus operandi.

“The suspect will be further investigated by Durban North SAPS. The Metro Police arrived on the scene and transported the suspect to Durban North SAPS for processing. Unfortunately, the two outstanding men managed to evade arrest by fleeing into a nearby dense bush,” Powell explained.

SUCCESSFUL APPREHENSION OF CABLE THIEF APPLAUDED


“Marshall Security commends our team for their swift action and collaboration with local neighbourhood watches, resulting in another successful arrest,” he concluded.

This is a developing story, an update will be published as and when new information is available.

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