At 10h59 this morning, Marshall Security’s Dispatch Centre received an alert via a WhatsApp Crime Alert group regarding individuals allegedly stealing reinforcing steel from a construction site on Gail Road. The property belongs to a non-client of Marshall Security.
Our Armed Response Officers were immediately dispatched to the location and encountered three males on the property. The suspects had already loaded reinforcing steel into their Hyundai i10. Upon questioning, the individuals provided conflicting explanations for their actions.
A helpful community member provided our Emergency Dispatch Centre with the property owner’s contact information. The property owner, currently in Australia, confirmed that no one was authorized to remove materials from the site and desired pressing charges against the suspects.
The suspects were apprehended and handed over to Umhlali SAPS who arrived on the scene to transport the suspects to the station for further investigation.
This incident highlights the importance of community vigilance and quick response in preventing theft. Marshall Security remains committed to working closely with law enforcement to safeguard the Durban community.
