Con artist caught red-handed at Durban Magistrate’s Court
It was also discovered that the man had attended a court proceeding for housebreaking in the same court the day before.
A MAN was arrested for business burglary and theft after he was found at the Durban Magistrate’s Court offices removing a computer under the pretext of being a technician.
Sgt Zanele Khomo from Durban Central SAPS said it is alleged that on 11 January at around 2pm, a Durban Magistrate’s Court official saw the unknown man removing a computer from one of the offices.
“When questioned the man said he was a technician. The staff member got suspicious and summoned the police. Durban Central police swiftly responded and discovered that the suspect is actually a con artist who steals from government offices under the pretext of being a technician,” she said.
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It was also discovered that the man had attended a court proceeding for housebreaking in the same court on 10 January.
“The police immediately arrested the suspect for business burglary and theft. He was detained at Durban Central Police Station. The police detectives will group all other outstanding dockets for conclusive linkages against the suspect,” said Khomo.
She said the suspect will appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court in due course.
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