Scuffle ensues between Athlone homeowner and burglar
The homeowner physically confronted one of the suspects and was found in a scuffle with them when Marshall Security arrived at the scene.
ONE suspect was arrested after breaking into a home in Athlone, Durban North, in the early hours of the morning.
The scene played out on Lynford Place at 03:45 when two suspects gained access to the property. The homeowner got into a scuffle with one of them before calling Marshall Security.
Armed response officers responded to the scene and assisted the homeowner in apprehending one of the suspects.
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“It was reported that two suspects had broken into their home and that the homeowner was currently engaged in a physical confrontation with one of the suspects,” said Marshall Security spokesperson Tyron Powell.
After searching the suspect, a cellphone belonging to the homeowner was found in his possession. Unfortunately, the second suspect managed to evade arrest.
Greenwood Park SAPS arrived at the scene a short while later and transported the suspect to the police station for further investigations and processing.
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