NELSPRUIT - A 29-year-old business burglar was caught in the act by police in Standerton this morning, 01 February 2023 around 03:25.

The alarm security response team informed police immediately when they received the signal that the alarm system went off in one of the local business premises and police swiftly attended to the call. The suspect believed to be behind a string of business burglaries in Standerton was caught red-handed. He was reportedly found still damaging the air conditioners with the possibility of unlawfully gaining access to copper cables inside. The suspect was immediately arrested by the police on the scene.

Standerton area has previously experienced business burglaries whereby access was gained by suspects through the roof, this morning's incident is not different.

The arrested suspect is due to appear at the Standerton District Court on Friday, 03 February 2023. Further investigation will be conducted to ascertain if the suspect is not involved in other incidents that were previously reported.

The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has welcomed the arrest and was impressed by some businesses that assist in the fight against crime by installing extra security features.

Source: South African Police Service