BREAKING NEWS – Accomplice in Patel murder case escapes custody

One of three suspects who escaped from the Polokwane Police holding cells early this morning (Monday) is an alleged accomplice in the murder of Mahjebeen Patel whose son Rameez is also kept in custody pending his bail application in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court.
Provincial Police Spokesperson Moatshe Ngoepe said Charles Chialana who is allegedly linked to the murder of Mahjebeen in September was recently arrested during ongoing investigations. He has already appeared in court but Ngoepe said he could only give a detailed update at a later stage. No previous indication was given by the Police that an accomplice was arrested in connection with the case.
Chialana, Steven Rasenakana and Peter Moyo were detained on charges of house robbery and contravention of the Immigration Act respectively.
It is alleged that the suspects escaped after cutting through the roof of the exercise compartment of the holding cells, according to Ngoepe.
Anyone with information can contact the investigating officer Richard Boshomane on 084 322 1341.

Story: RC Myburgh
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