AUTHORITIES nabbed a thief in Umgeni Park on Thursday who reportedly broke into a vehicle on Leslie Road.

According to W/O Leon Audh, spokesman for the Greenwood Park station, the suspect had been arrested by a Blue Security unit on Acutt Avenue.

“The security officials had apprehended one unknown male whom they have suspected to be involved in the theft. Our members then searched the male and found a speaker, cell phone, USB drive and jacket in his possession,” said Audh.

The owner had later positively identified the stolen goods.

“The perpetrator was then detained at Greenwood Park station and will appear in court soon,” he said.

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