University break in, 30 laptops stolen, 13 students arrested, KwaDlangezwa

South African Police Service

University break in, 30 laptops stolen, 13 students arrested, KwaDlangezwa
University break in, 30 laptops stolen, 13 students arrested, KwaDlangezwa. Photo: SAPS

It is alleged that between 17 and 18 September 2019, there was a break in at a book shop at the university in KwaDlangezwa.

A staff member alleges that on 18 September 2019 at 07:45, he was at his place of employment when he noticed that the burglar gate was damaged and it was broken into. He got inside and noticed that everything was in disarray. Thirty laptops, books and other items were stolen. Graduation clothing was scattered all over.

A case of burglary was opened at Mtunzini SAPS.

Police officers from the King Cetshwayo Cluster were tasked to investigate the matter. The team worked tirelessly since the case was opened until the early hours of 19 September 2019. The team made a breakthrough when they arrested eight suspects for burglary. The suspects were arrested in the KwaDlangezwa area.

The team proceeded to another house in KwaDlangezwa where they recovered stolen property. Laptops, computers, bags, books and other items were recovered. A total of five suspects were arrested for possession of suspected stolen property. All the arrested suspects, aged between 20 and 34 are due to appear at the Mtunzini Magistrates Court on 20 September 2019.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service