One of two wanted suspects in connection with the murder of the former high jump champion, Jacques Freitag, was arrested on Tuesday.
Specialist private investigator Mike Bolhuis confirmed the arrest of Rudie Lubbe.
“He did not hand himself over to the police but was arrested at about 10am. Oosthuizen is still at large,” Bolhuis revealed.
“Lubbe will be transported to the Hercules Police Station, where the murder case of Freitag is under investigation.”
Neither Bolhuis nor the police could yet confirm Chantelle Oosthuizen’s arrest.
This comes after the Hercules police obtained warrants of arrest for Lubbe and Oosthuizen last week.
It is believed they were on the run from the law following the discovery of Freitag’s body on July 1.
Also read: Freitag murder: Warrants issued for these two fugitives
Both are facing charges, which include murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
The body of the 42-year-old Freitag was discovered with gunshot wounds in a field near the Zandfontein cemetery in Pretoria West.
Freitag was reported missing four weeks ago. He was reportedly last seen when he left his mother’s house at around 01:00 on June 17 with an unknown man to a guesthouse in Pretoria West.
The discovery was made by the SAPS Search and Rescue Team, which comprised SAPS units such as the Air Wing, Water Wing, K9 Unit and the local police.
Anyone with information are encouraged to contact the investigating officer, Detective Captain Martin Smith, at 082 778 9385 or SAPS #CrimeStop number on 08600 10111.
Also read: Body of missing former world champion found near Pretoria Cemetery
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