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Man arrested after looting woman’s Umzumbe home – firearms recovered

Investigations led police and security guards into the bushes where the suspect was hiding.

November 16, 2018
Shona Aylward 1 minute read
The recovered handguns stolen from the Umzumbe home.

A MAN (28) was arrested in Umzumbe on Thursday this week for housebreaking and theft, as well as being in the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Southport police and K9 Unit, together with a security company, were involved in the arrest.

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Personal property, including bags, clothes, handguns and three shotguns were stolen from the home in Ridge View, Umzumbe.

The 51-year-old woman residing there returned from work on Thursday evening to find her house had been looted.

“The suspect allegedly forced the door open using a sharp instrument,” said  police spokesman, Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane.

The stolen property recovered by police and a security company.

The woman reported the incident to police and the search began.

Investigations led police and security guards into the bushes where the suspect was still in hiding with the stolen property.

The recovered shotgun stolen from an Umzumbe home.

He was then arrested and charged and will appear at Port Shepstone Magistrate’s Court this coming Monday, November 19.

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November 16, 2018
Shona Aylward 1 minute read

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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