A vigilant member of the public and the immediate response of Marshall Security Armed Response Officers resulted in the apprehension of a suspect caught stripping aluminium from door frames at a property under construction in Prestondale, Durban North.
At approximately 10h47, the Marshall Security Emergency Dispatch Centre received a call from a member of the public requesting assistance at a property along Fern Road after hearing suspicious noises coming from inside the house, which is currently under construction.
Marshall Security Armed Response Officers immediately responded to investigate. Upon arrival, officers noticed that the pedestrian gate had been forcibly opened, raising suspicions that someone had gained unauthorised access to the property. Additional Armed Response Officers arrived moments later, and the team proceeded to search the premises.
During the search, officers discovered a suspect inside one of the bedrooms, actively stripping aluminium from the door frames. The suspect was immediately apprehended, and a bag containing aluminium that had already been cut into smaller pieces was recovered.
Durban North SAPS arrived shortly thereafter and transported the suspect to Durban North Police Station for further investigation and legal processing.
Marshall Security commends the member of the public for recognising the suspicious activity, taking immediate action and knowing who to contact for assistance. Community vigilance and timely reporting remain vital in helping prevent crime and ensuring that suspicious activity receives the necessary response.
