Knife-wielding suspect arrested in Durban North
The suspect was spotted trespassing in a garden on Norrie Avenue.
A SUSPECT was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday morning on Norrie Avenue after being found in possession of stolen items.
According to Tyron Powell, Marshall Security spokesperson, the incident occurred at about 04:30.
“We received reports via a WhatsApp crime-alert group that the suspect had been spotted by a homeowner – trespassing on a property on Norrie Avenue in the Durban North area. Our officers responded and found the suspect walking on the same road where he was immediately apprehended.”
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According to Powell, the suspect was found with various items he could not account for, as well as a knife.
“The suspect was taken into custody by the Durban North SAPS, and he was charged with being in possession of suspected stolen items and for being in possession of a dangerous weapon. I urge residents who stay in the Durban North area to report if anything is stolen or missing from your property to the station,” he said.
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