DETECTIVES made a breakthrough in the Siam Lee murder case late last night, when they arrested a 29-year-old man from Hillcrest who they believe is involved in the disappearance of Durban North’s Siam Lee.
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Colonel Thembeka Mbhele, spokesperson for KZN SAPS said the man was arrested at his home in Hillcrest after an intensive investigation by the detectives.
“A Mercedes Benz Vito and an unlicensed firearm were seized at his house,” added Mbhele.
Lee was reported missing at the Durban North police station on 4 January. A few days later the burnt body of a woman was found at a sugarcane field in New Hanover and a murder case was opened.
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“Detectives are still awaiting the results of DNA tests to confirm if the burnt body of the woman found at New Hanover is that of Siam Lee. Should that be the case, the suspect will be charged with her murder,” said Mbhele.
In a Facebook post, local investigator, Brad Nathanson, said, “Yesterday morning this office directed the SAPS to where they recovered and seized the black Vito that was allegedly used in Siam Lee’s abduction. At 5pm, this office detained and arrested a 29-year-old man who we believe abducted and murdered Siam Lee. The suspect was residing in Assagay (Outer West). A great day for justice which we pray will prevail at trial.”
The KwaZulu-Natal acting provincial commissioner, Major General Bheki Langa hailed the breakthrough.
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“Our detectives have been working tirelessly and this is the breakthrough we had hoped for. We will ensure that we do everything within our control to ensure that the suspect is placed before a competent court so that he can account for his actions,” he said.
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