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RED GUARD response officers twice apprehended suspects for theft from the same supermarket. On both occasions the goods were recovered and the suspects handed over to the police, operations manager Willie Reynecke told The Rep.

Just after midnight on Thursday the security officer at a finance building in Cathcart Road reported that suspects were attempting to steal the CCTV cameras on the premises. Response officers apprehended two suspects who were also allegedly in possession of a laptop stolen from a neighbouring business. The suspects and stolen property were handed over.

A few hours later officers on patrol in Lady Frere noticed three suspects with suspected stolen clothing. They apprehended two and recovered several stolen clothing items.

In a busy morning, officers on patrol in Ezibeleni recognised two suspects who were involved in the alleged robbery of a shop the previous day when the owner was assaulted. They were apprehended and handed over.

On Friday, officers at a cash and carry apprehended a suspect for theft and later officers in Mlungisi noticed a person removing property from a house. On investigation they found that the suspect had been accommodated by the home owners and when they went to town he allegedly stole appliances.

Saturday night, brought another panic alert from a tavern and another stabbing and on Sunday night there were two more similar cases at other taverns. All the suspects were passed on to the police. – Rep reporter