Stolen laptop recovered in Durban North remains unclaimed
Marshall Security has urged members of the community to come forward if their laptop was stolen.
A SUSPECT was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday morning after Chelsea Drive residents saw the suspect fence hopping in the area.
Marshall Security responded to the scene and after a lengthy footchase, the suspect was apprehended on Cavendish Drive where a stolen laptop was recovered.
Operations director for Marshall Security, Tyron Powell has urged the members of the community to come forward if their laptop was stolen.
“It could not be established as to where the stolen property was taken from. We urge anyone whose laptop has been stolen to visit the Durban North SAPS to identify the laptop,” he said.
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According to Powell, Marshall Security’s Emergency Dispatch Centre received numerous alarm and panic signals coming from Chelsea Drive and surrounds at about 12.30am.
“We dispatched multiple Armed Reaction Officers to the scene. While patrolling on Chelsea Drive, one of our officers noticed a suspect carrying a laptop,” he said.
Powell said a foot chase ensued.
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“The suspect immediately fled when he saw our officer. After a long and extensive search of the area, our officers finally managed to flush out and arrest the suspect on Cavendish Drive with the laptop in his possession,” he added.
Powell said the suspect and the stolen property were handed over to the SAPS for further investigation and processing.
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