At approximately 08h56, the Marshall Security Emergency Dispatch Centre received a call from a client at a well-known church located on Broadway, Durban North, regarding a suspect who had entered the premises and attempted to steal a wallet.
Multiple Armed Response Officers and members of our Special Operations Team were immediately dispatched to the scene in search of the suspect.
Upon arrival, it was established that the suspect had entered the premises and stolen a wallet. When confronted, the suspect dropped the stolen wallet and fled. During the confrontation, the suspect threatened staff, stating that he would shoot them, although no firearm was observed.
A short while later, officers spotted the suspect on Mackeurtan Avenue, where he was swiftly apprehended and positively identified.
The suspect, who had recently been released after serving a sentence for another theft incident in the Glen Ashley area, was handed over to Durban North SAPS for further investigation and processing.
This incident underscores the importance of immediate reporting, visible monitoring, and coordinated response, ensuring that even when suspects attempt to intimidate victims, they are quickly located and held accountable.
