Security guard nabbed for theft at eMdloti complex
He stole various items, including furniture, shoes, an iron, a kettle and other grey goods. He then sold the items in the Verulam CBD.
DURBAN North SAPS has praised the work of one of their detectives in securing the arrest of a security guard involved in a theft at an eMdloti complex. According to Capt Raymond Deokaran, spokesman for the station, the suspect, had tried to steal several items from one of the homes while the homeowner was on holiday.
The arrest and recovery of many of the items stolen in the burglary were made by Detective warrant officer, Lilly Ndzendze.
“Through her investigations she found one of the residents at the complex saw the security guard, who wasn’t on duty on the day he was spotted. He was walking around with a large flat screen TV. Through interviews several clues led her in the direction of the security guard. At first he denied any wrongdoing but eventually owned up when he found he had been spotted with the stolen TV.
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“It seems, the guard had broken into the home while the homeowner was away. He stole various items, including furniture, shoes, an iron, a kettle and other grey goods. He then sold the items in the Verulam CBD. He claimed he owed people money and needed to steal to pay them back. We suspect he may be linked to other break-ins and was allegedly employed at the complex for the last three years,” Deokaran said.
He added that residents of the complex knew the guard as friendly and approachable.
“He had actually visited the victim’s flat for help recently and we believe he may have scoped the place out at the time. Both the Station Commander and the station are incredibly proud of her for her quick arrest and recovery of the items within the period of five days. The suspect has appeared in court and has pleaded guilty, he is due to be sentenced this week,” he said.
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