The Police in Tubatse outside Burgersfort have launched a massive manhunt for three awaiting trial prisoners who escaped from the Police holding cells on the morning of 19 February 2018.
It is alleged that on 19 February 2018 at about 06:30, the Police heard a hard knock at the cell doors and responded swiftly and on arrival, they found that three prisoners have escaped through the roof of the exercise room.
These escaped prisoners were identified as follows: Sandile Emmanuel Lebambo (31) who was arrested for rape, house breaking and theft and assault GBH. Simon Mokone (23) who was arrested for robbery with aggravating circumstances, Possession of firearm without licence and possession of suspected stolen properties. Tumelo Vincent Kgoedi (28) who was arrested for murder and attempted murder.
The circumstances behind this escaping incident is subject to Police investigations as they are still unfolding.
Anyone with information which can lead to the re arrests of this escapees may contact Brigadier Lucas Tlhako at 082 565 7584 or Colonel Lazarus Ngele at 082 573 3645 or the Crime Stop number 0860010111 or the Crime Line sms 32211 or Tubatse Police Station at 013 2168 500 or the nearest Police Station.
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