Police arrest man for burglary at a school in west
The man was caught red-handed and arrested on the scene.
Police have arrested a man for a business burglary in progress at Lotus Gardens Secondary School, west of Pretoria, on Saturday.
The man was arrested while four of his accomplices managed to evade arrest.
“A preliminary investigation revealed the suspects gained entry through the roof to the storeroom where items were stolen,” police spokesperson Captain Kay Makhubele said.
He said police will investigate further to determine how many items were stolen.
Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela, has commended the swift response by the Pretoria West police Crime Prevention unit after they received information of a business burglary in progress.
“The attacks and break-ins at schools will not be tolerated and police will make sure those who are responsible are hunted down and brought to book,” Mawela said.
A case of business burglary has been opened for investigation. The suspect will appear in the Pretoria magistrate’s court on Monday 18 May.
Police are appealing to the community to come forward with information that could lead to the arrest of the perpetrators who managed to escape.
Those with information can contact Crime Stop on 08600-10111 or by an anonymous tip-off on the My SAPS App.
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