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Vehicle stolen in uMdloti house robbery recovered

The suspects stole various items including the homeowner’s Mercedes-Benz B-Class.

A MERCEDES-BENZ stolen in a house robbery in uMldloti was recovered by members of Marshall Security Special Operation’s Team (SOT) and the Cato Manor SAPS Trio Crimes Unit.

The incident occurred on Tuesday after 14:00.

According to Marshall Security spokesperson Tyron Powell, the robbery occurred on Second Avenue.

“During the robbery, various household electrical items and jewellery, including the victim’s Mercedes-Benz B-Class, which was not fitted with a tracking device, were stolen.

Also read: Burglar arrested in uMdloti with stolen items

“After an extensive search, the vehicle was later recovered in the Cato Manor area, abandoned and locked, with no suspects in sight. The vehicle was recovered by our Special Ops Team with the assistance of the Cato Manor SAPS Trio Crimes Unit,” he said.

In another incident, a suspect was arrested on Second Avenue with various household electrical items believed to have been stolen from a premises on Newsel Road on Wednesday morning.

“The suspect is believed to be involved in the most recent house-breakings [burglaries] within the uMdloti area, however, this will be investigated further by the SAPS,” added Powell.

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Shiraz Habbib

Shiraz has been a community journalist for the last 12 years and has a specific interest in everything sports. He holds a Bachelor of Arts undergrad degree and honours degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal where he majored in Communications, Anthropology and English.

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