WALMER - SUSPECT SHOT AND ARRESTED AFTER ATTEMPTED BREAK-IN AT FAIRVIEW HOME

 It is alleged that this morning at about 00:30, the owner of a house in Fairview, Walmer heard noises outside her house. When she looked through the window, she saw three men attempting to break into her house. The complainant managed to exit the house and alerted her neighbour.

When they returned to the house, the suspects had already broken into her home and the suspects were busy packing the stolen property outside. A confrontation between the neighbour and the suspects ensued. One of the men attempted to stab the neighbour who retaliated by shooting him in his leg. The other two suspects ran away. The suspect (aged between 20-30 years) was arrested and detained for housebreaking.

Police would like to encourage homeowners to safeguard the area where you sleep by installing a security gate in the passage leading to the bedrooms. Identify possible escape routes and get to know your neighbours and build a relationship of mutual trust and support. If in danger, one can always lean on each other for assistance.

VIA - saps.gov.za