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Four escape lawful custody, police launch manhunt

The Lephalale Police have launched a massive manhunt for four suspects who escaped from lawful custody earlier today.

LIMPOPO – According to a statement issued by Police Spokesperson, Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe, it is alleged that the four escapees cut the inside burglar doors of the holding cell, jumped out and disappeared at around 05:30.

These escapees were identified as Collin Muleye (40), Oscar kapandura (32), Oupa Sithole (22) and John Mlambo (35).

They were all arrested for house robberies and house breaking and theft cases, said Ngoepe.

The circumstances around this incident is not yet known, he confirmed.

Anyone with information which can lead to the re-arrest of these escapees are urged to contact Captain Hlengane Johannes Hlungwane at
082 565 7968, their nearest Police Station, the crime stop number 0860010111 or the crime line sms 32211.

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