Police searching for wanted suspect in Apel, Limpopo

Karel Nchabeleng, 26, is wanted by police after absconding arrest.


Police in Apel, outside Lebowakgomo, in Limpopo, have launched a massive manhunt for a highly wanted suspect who is being sought for a series of serious and violent crimes ranging from murder to armed robbery and attempted murder, Bosveld Review reports.

Karel Nchabeleng (26) has also been linked to several other cases of armed robbery and carjackings, and has been terrorising communities in and around Apel for some time, says police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe.

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“He was previously arrested but absconded and a warrant of arrest was issued against him by the Sekhukhune Magistrate’s Court.”

Anyone with information which can assist the police in arresting Nchabeleng may contact Sergeant Christopher Choshi at 073 735 6525/015 622 0597; the crime stop number 0860010111; the crime line sms 32211 or the nearest police station.

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