Have you seen him?
Khambule usually visit places such as Amandawe, Scottburgh, Umlazi and KwaMashu.
Police are asking the public to help in locating Malusi Khambule (28) who is wanted on charges of business robbery, escaping from lawful custody and conspiracy to commit murder.
KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Constable Thenjiswa Ngcobo, said a warrant of arrest has been issued by the court but the suspect is on the run and his current whereabouts are unknown.
Ngcobo said Khambule usually visit places such as Amandawe, Scottburgh, Umlazi and KwaMashu.
“Khambule escaped form police custody on January 8 after an incident in which a business owner was robbed by the suspect in the early hours on the same day at Emjununwini location in Dududu. The owner reported the incident at the Dududu police station and a search for the suspect was launched. He was traced to Dududu area at 5.30pm and was arrested before being charged for business robbery,” said Ngcobo, adding that the business owner alleged that he was sleeping at his business premises when he was accosted by the suspect who opened fire demanding cash.
Ngcobo said the owner was forced to lie down before he was robbed of his stock and cash.
She added that the suspect is linked to a KwaMashu case where a 34-year-old man was lured to pay a sum of R50 000 to save his life.
“It is alleged that the suspect who posed as a hitman contacted the victim lying to him that he was sent to murder him, However, he was willing to stop the hit if they can negotiate. Fearing for his life the victim went to the bank to withdraw the requested money since the suspect kept calling him and demanding the money. The victim later came to his senses and reported the matter to the police for investigation. On October 26, 2018, the victim met up with the suspect at a shopping centre in KwaMashu and gave him the money. The suspect was nabbed by police while in possession of the money. He was arrested, appeared in Ntuzuma Magistrate’s Court and the case was adjourned to April 19, 2019. A warrant of arrest was issued after he failed to present himself in court,” said Ngcobo.
She added that they appeal to anyone who may have information regarding the whereabouts of Malusi Khambule to contact police on 031 325 4476 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
“Anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via the MySAPS App,” she said.
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