A Dawnview homeowner made the decision to leave his old furniture in his Dawnview house when he moved to a new house in February.
“The complainant told police when he left the property on February 25, he ensured all the doors and windows were locked properly,” said Sgt Styles Maome, communications officer for the Primrose police.
When he returned to the house on March 6, he was surprised to find the door had been broken down.
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“When he inspected the house he discovered a lounge suite, washing machine, car seats, a baby stroller, plasma TV, bedroom suite and coffee table to the value of R18 399 were missing,” said Maome.
“The complainant asked the neighbours if they had seen anything and was allegedly told that a 21-year-old man, known to the homeowner, had taken the items.”
The complainant reportedly approached the suspect.
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“The suspect allegedly admitted he had taken the items and promised to return them,” said Maome.
“When he did not return them the complainant opened a case against him.”
The suspect was arrested and held at the Primrose Police Station, pending his appearance in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court.
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