Theft suspect hides overnight on business premises in Verulam

While on patrol on Moss Street in the Verulam CBD members of Reaction Unit South Africa noticed an individual being assaulted by six men at a supermarket.

Upon investigation it was established that the six men were Pakistani nationals. The owner of the supermarket explained that shortly after he had opened up his business this morning he found the suspect hiding inside the store behind several bales of chips. He and his employees apprehended the suspect and upon searching him discovered R50 000 in cash and R30 000 worth of airtime shrink wrapped around his body. The six men began assaulting the suspect when Reaction Officers intervened.

Due to there being no forced entry the owner of the store believed that the suspect had entered the business last night shortly before it closed. He hid on the premises and during the course of the night stole money and airtime. It is alleged that had he not been apprehended he may have walked out of the store when it got busy.

The severely injured suspect was placed under arrest and handed over to the South African Police for further investigation.