Home invasion suspect arrested in Meyerton Farms

MEYERTON – A suspected house robber (20) was arrested in the early hours of October 22 following an incident in Apie Street, Meyerton Farms.

Officer Tlaleng Moloi, a spokesperson for the Meyerton Police Department, said that according to information received, three unknown men gained access to the property by breaking open the garage door.

Once inside the house, they held the resident at gunpoint and took electrical wires, a mobile phone and all the lamps in the building.

Constable Alfred Khathidi and Constable Thabo Mosia from Meyerton SAPS responded quickly and as a result one suspect was arrested and charged with home invasion.

The other two suspects managed to escape. According to Moloi, the arrested suspect will be profiled at the police station to determine if he was involved in other criminal activities in Meyeron and surrounding areas. He is expected to appear in the Meyerton Magistrate’s Court soon.

Meyerton Station Commander Colonel Senzangakhona Christopher Mohale commended the quick response of the members involved which led to the arrest of the suspect.

“This is a warning to all criminals involved in property crime. The law will eventually catch up with you and we will arrest you,” he concluded.