Suspected burglar arrested after Muldersdrift property break-in
A private security company arrested a suspected burglar when they found him hiding behind a generator.
A suspected burglar was apprehended after allegedly breaking into a business property in Muldersdrift during the early hours of Sunday, November 8.
According to Guardmax sales manager Gerrie van Rooyen, the company’s control room received an alarm activation from the property on Heritage View Drive at about 00:43.
“Our tactical units were immediately dispatched to investigate. When officers arrived, they suspected that the intruder could still be somewhere on the property,” Van Rooyen said.
A subsequent inspection revealed that an electric fence had been breached and a steel door forced open. The tactical team continued searching the premises and eventually discovered a suspect hiding behind a generator.
The suspect was apprehended by the officers and later handed over to Muldersdrift police for further investigation.
“The incident comes after the same property and surrounding Heritage View Drive area had reportedly been targeted several times in recent weeks,” he explained.
Van Rooyen said the company’s tactical teams had been conducting planning and crime-prevention operations in the area in response to the repeated incidents. He praised the officers involved in the operation, saying their vigilance and swift response helped prevent the suspect from escaping.
The suspect’s apprehension is now expected to form part of the police investigation into the alleged break-in and whether the individual may be linked to other incidents reported in the area.
Van Rooyen also encouraged property owners and businesses to remain vigilant and ensure that security measures, including perimeter protection and alarm systems, are properly maintained.
