A suspect was apprehended by officers of Securite and Vetus Schola just moments after allegedly stealing a bicycle from a house in Acacia Street, Heldervue late on Saturday night (5 February). The officers were alerted to a suspected burglary at the home in Somerset West at 23:00, after which confirmation came through that power tools and a red bicycle were among the stolen items. The officers were on the lookout on the old main road in Firgrove when they noticed the bicycle, and the suspect attempted to flee. He was soon apprehended and the bicycle positively identified, after which the suspect was arrested by the police and charged with theft. The officers were congratulated on their swift and successful response.


‘Bicycle thief’ nabbed

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