The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Correctional Services has confirmed the escape of an offender on Saturday (June 22).
According to information from the department, the offender is Sabelo Ngcobo from the Pomeroy area, Greytown, who is currently serving six years’ imprisonment for breaking and entering.
He escaped from Correctional Services, Melmoth at approximately 11.30am on Saturday.
A case of escaping from custody has been opened at the Melmoth Police Station, and the department has appealed to members of public for any information, which could lead to the re-arrest of Ngcobo.
If he is seen or heard from, contact SAPS or call the crime stop number: 086 001 0111.
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