Theft suspect arrested in Glenhills after hour-long chase
Upon noticing the officer, he dropped the stolen items and fled on foot, fence-hopping from property to property through the Glenhill area.
A MAN was arrested in the Glenhills area yesterday morning after he allegedly stole items from a property in Casuarina Circle.
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“Armed response officers gave an hour’s chase and apprehended the man in Clematis Grove,” said Marshall Security spokesperson Tyron Powell.
“When the first officer arrived on scene, he saw the suspect climb over the neighbouring property wall with stolen items,” added Powell.
After being caught, it was established that the suspect had stolen the items from the first property he was seen fleeing.
He was handed over to Greenwood Park SAPS.
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