WATCH: Footage emerges of uMhlanga suspect stealing peacock

THE peacock recovered in the boot of an overturned vehicle on Umhlanga Rocks Drive on Monday (26 October) morning was stolen from a home in Northdene just hours before. 

Two suspects were also arrested for their involvement in an attempted car theft in eMdloti in the same incident which baffled security personnel and police officers who found car break-in implements as well as the peacock in the boot. 

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The peacock, whose name is Hendry, belongs to Mohamed Saib who lives on Dan Pienaar Road and was placed in the care of NPO, Broken Wings following the arrest and discovery.

Speaking to Northglen News, Saib said he was delighted that his beloved peacock was safe and that he would soon be reunited with his pet. 

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“We couldn’t believe what we saw in the the footage and why anyone would steal him. When we saw the news about a peacock being found in the boot of the car, we immediately got in touch with the lady from Broken Wings,” Saib said. 

Marshall Security’s Tyron Powell, who was involved in the high-speed chase that led to the arrest of the suspects and recovery of the peacock, said he also found several tools used to break into vehicles in the overturned vehicle.

The suspects are facing charges of attempted vehicle theft and may face additional charges should police link them to other crimes in the area.  

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