Earlier this afternoon, while on their regular patrols in the Northdale area, Mi7 teams were flagged down by an elderly man requesting assistance.
The man reported that he was robbed of his cellphone and other items some time back, and he knew the location of the suspect. The suspect’s description, as well as more information about the incident, was obtained and Mi7 teams got to work finding him.
The information led them to an informal settlement near Khan Road. The suspect was spotted and questioned. He admitted to stealing the cellphone and other items, and said that he had already sold the stolen goods.
The suspect was apprehended and the matter handed over to the police for further investigation.