House robbery foiled

DURBAN – Police officers from Umkomaas SAPS are still searching for two suspects who were allegedly involved in an attempted house robbery. Yesterday, the police officers were activated after receiving intelligence of an attempted house robbery in their police precinct.

Police officers spotted a vehicle fitting the description given to them and attempted to pull over the said vehicle. The suspects sped off and a chase ensued towards Amanzimtoti. A shootout ensued between police and the suspects which resulted in the suspects losing control of their vehicle which veered off the road.

The suspects abandoned their vehicle and fled the scene on foot. The vehicle used by the suspects, cellphone, knives as well as a firearm with five rounds of ammunition were seized by police at the scene.