Search on for robber on the run
The man is known for visiting areas such as Amandawe and Scottburgh.
Malusi Khambule (28) is wanted by the KwaZulu-Natal Saps for business robbery, escaping from lawful custody and conspiracy to commit murder.
A warrant of arrest has been issued by the court, however the suspect is on the run and his current whereabouts are unknown.
According to police, the suspect usually visits places such as Amandawe and Scottburgh in the mid-South Coast area, as well as Umlazi and KwaMashu areas.
“Khambule escaped form police custody on January 8 after an incident in which a business owner was robbed by the suspect in the early hours on the same day at Emjununwini location in Dududu,” said KZN Saps’ Constable Thenjiswa Ngcobo.
The owner reported the incident at the Dududu police station and a search for the suspect was launched. He was traced to the Dududu area at 17:30 and was arrested before being charged for business robbery.
“The business owner alleged that he was sleeping at his business premises when he was accosted by the suspect who opened fire demanding cash. He was forced to lie down before he was robbed of his stock and cash.”
Khambule is linked to a KwaMashu case where a man (34) was lured to pay a sum of R50 000 to save his life.
“It is alleged that the suspect who posed as a hitman contacted the victim lying to him that he was sent to murder him, however he was willing to stop the hit if they can negotiate,” explained Constable Ngcobo.
“Fearing for his life the victim went to the bank to withdraw the requested money since the suspect kept calling him and demanding the money. The victim later came to his senses and reported the matter to the police for investigation.”
On October 26, 2018 the victim met up with the suspect at a shopping centre in KwaMashu and gave him the money. The suspect was then arrested by police while in possession of the money. He appeared in Ntuzuma Magistrate’s Court and the case was adjourned to April 29, 2019. When the suspect did not attend court, a warrant of arrest was issued.
Police ask those with information regarding the whereabouts of Malusi Khambule to call 031 3254476 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via the MySAPS App.
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