Alleged known Red Hill housebreaking suspect arrested again

An alleged known housebreaking suspect who operates in the Red Hill area of Durban was arrested again last week. Picture: Marshall Security

An alleged known housebreaking suspect who operates in the Red Hill area of Durban was arrested again last week. Picture: Marshall Security

Published Sep 12, 2022

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Durban - A man allegedly linked to housebreakings in the Red Hill area of Durban was arrested again after he was found with metal sheeting from a house on Station Ridge Road.

Marshall Security managing director Tyron Powell said that on Thursday evening at approximately 9.20pm the Emergency Dispatch Centre was alerted to a housebreaking in progress at a non-client’s vacant house.

Powell said multiple armed response officers and special operations team members were dispatched and arrived on the scene within minutes.

“Upon their arrival, a suspect was immediately noticed stealing metal sheeting from the vacant house,” he said.

Powell said the suspect was arrested and the homeowner informed.

He said the Greenwood Park SAPS was notified and officers arrived on the scene a short while later.

Powell added that the suspect and the stolen items were handed over to the police and he would be charged with housebreaking and theft.

“The suspect is known in the area and has been arrested before for similar cases,” said Powell.