SUSPECTED copper cable thieves have been stopped in their tracks in Park Hill and La Lucia, highlighting the severity of the problem across eThekwini.

Marshall Security spokesperson Tyron Powell said the separate incidents occurred over two days, resulting in the arrest of two suspects, while a third suspect evaded capture. He said the latest incident occurred on Wednesday outside a school in Park Hill.

“A Marshall Security employee who was off duty spotted two suspects allegedly stealing cables from a streetlight pole outside a school in Park Hill. She immediately alerted the Emergency Dispatch Centre, prompting a swift response from Armed Response Officers.

“Both suspects were apprehended following separate foot pursuits along East View Road, and the recovered cables were handed over to Greenwood Park SAPS.”

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In Tuesday’s incident, an officer patrolling Armstrong Avenue in La Lucia noticed a suspicious individual carrying an unusually large black bag.

“When approached, the suspect abandoned the bag and fled across the M4 into nearby bushes. The bag was found to contain copper pipes and cables, which were handed over to Durban North SAPS for further investigation.”

Powell commended the vigilance of the officers and the off-duty employee who raised the alarm about the suspected cable theft incidents.

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