A SUSPECT linked to two business break-ins at the same premises in Glen Anil was arrested on Friday (April 18) by members of Marshall Security.

The suspect had allegedly broken into the premises on April 1 and two days later on April 3.

In both incidents the man stole electrical cables and copper cables respectively.

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“He was apprehended on Prince Mhlangana Road,” explained Marshall Security spokesperson Tyron Powell. “After reviewing CCTV footage from both incidents we identified a single repeat business break-in suspect responsible for both crimes and he was spotted walking in the direction of North Coast Road on April 18.”

Powell also detailed how the break-ins occurred.

“In the first incident we received a call from a client on Old North Coast Road regarding a break-in that had occurred in the early hours of that morning. Officers found that a suspect had forced open a rear door and accessed the building through the ceiling, stealing electrical cables before fleeing the scene.

“Just two days later, a second break-in occurred at the same premises. Officers discovered that the suspect had returned, this time gaining entry via the roof and stealing a quantity of copper cables.”

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In recent weeks there has been an increase in cases of copper cable and copper pipe theft.

The suspect was handed over to Greenwood Park police for further investigations.

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