A would-be thief got more than he bargained for when he was caught red-handed in Kloof on Friday, 7 March.
ADT Security Armed Response Officer, Zakhele Bethwell Zondi, was dispatched to an alarm activation at a complex in Village Road, Kloof just after 3am. On entering the complex, a white Volvo sped past him and was stopped at the gate by an ADT Security back up vehicle. In an attempt to flee the suspect reversed the Volvo at high speed into Zondi’s vehicle door, then into a nearby brick pillar and building before coming to a standstill.
Officer Zondi and his back up, Armed Response Officer, Welcome Shangase, successfully apprehended the suspect and handed him over for arrest to the Dawncliffe South African Police Service.
Further investigation revealed that the suspect had stolen a hose pipe from a unit in the complex and had used it to climb up onto the balcony where he broke into the home. The suspect admitted to stealing the vehicle keys and remotes for the garage and gate before attempting to steal the car.
Ivan Govender, Manager of ADT Security’s Durban South Branch commended the officers for their swift response and had this reminder for residents:
“Never leave anything outdoors that could be used as a weapon or to break into your home. As an extra security measure, consider installing outdoor beams; if you already have them ensure that they are overnight and when your home is unoccupied.”
