Housebreaking suspect wounded in Mbombela
The suspect who was shot was arrested, while the other one managed to escape with a firearm.
One suspect was wounded during the shootout with iSecure security personnel, while another is on the run.
The incident occurred in Mbombela today, July 22, when iSecure officers responded to a reported housebreaking that was taking place at a house between Dr Enos Mabuza Drive and Valencia Street.
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While on their way to the house, the security officers spotted a vehicle that matched the description of the car that was reported to have been involved in the housebreaking.
“We tried to stop the car, but it sped off and we gave chase. They started shooting at us and we retaliated by firing back at them in an effort to force them to stop. One of the suspects, who was driving, was shot in the leg. The vehicle was cornered on Percy Fitzpatrick Drive and the wounded driver was arrested. The other suspect managed to escape and we are still looking for him,” said iSecure.
They added that they found a TV, two laptops, cellphones, two remotes and jewellery, as well with a metal bar that they suspect was used to break into the house. They also claimed that the vehicle was involved in various housebreakings in Lydenburg, Sabie White River and Mbombela.
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The Nelspruit police were summoned to the scene where the car was stopped. It was impounded and the owner of the house confirmed that the items that were found in the car belong to him.
A provincial police spokesperson, Captain Zandile Nqawa, confirmed the one suspect was wounded and is currently in hospital, under police guard.
She said, “Security officers were chasing a bakkie with two occupants which was allegedly involved in a housebreaking in West Acres at about 11:23. A shootout ensued and one suspect managed to run away. The other suspect was shot in the leg and was arrested. Some stolen items were found in the vehicle”.
The suspect was charged for possession of suspected stolen property and housebreaking.
