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Durban North intruder caught

Durban North intruder caught

Date: 2014-03-28
A would-be thief got more than he bargained for when he was caught in Durban North on Thursday, 27 February 2014.

A resident contacted the ADT Security Monitoring Centre and requested armed response as she suspected someone might be on her property as she was having difficulty arming her outdoor beams.

ADT Armed Response Officer, Rakesh Roopsingh, was dispatched and arrived at the Kenith Kewunda Road property within three minutes and found a suspect hiding in shrubbery in the garden.

The suspect was apprehended and handed over for arrest to the Durban North South African Police Service. A screw driver and pair of pliers were found in his possession.

Martin Kriel, Managing Director of ADT Security East Coast Region had the following advice: "Should you come across a suspect on your property, remain calm and immediately contact your security service provider or the SAPS. Never confront them or attempt to capture the suspects because they may be armed and dangerous."