Man arrested for theft in Gillitts
The man was arrested after he was spotted trespassing on a property in Deborah Crescent, Gillitts.
ARMED response officers from Blue Security and quick thinking citizens helped arrest a man for theft in Gillitts at the weekend.
According to Blue Security community and media liaison officer, Andreas Mathios, a suspect was arrested after he was spotted trespassing on a property in Deborah Crescent in Everton, Gillitts at around 2.20pm on Saturday, 16 February.
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“Our armed response officer arrived at the scene and the suspect jumped over the fence in an attempt to get away. Our officer gave chase and arrested the suspect in Horseshoe Road,” Mathios said.
Mathios said the suspect was in possession of a back pack containing a red light which he had allegedly earlier stolen from a property in Anthony drive.
The home owner confirmed that the light belonged to him. The suspect was handed over to Hillcrest SAPS at the scene.
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