Mbombela (Nelspruit) – These three suspects are on the run after they escaped from the awaiting holding cell in Acornhoek, Mpumalanga.
Brigadier Selvy Mohlala said the trio escaped through a small window at the back of the awaiting holding cell on Wednesday, (22 February 2023), at about 17:30.
Four suspects were supposed to be taken to the holding cells but were instead temporarily placed in the awaiting cells during a shift change.
“When members went to the awaiting holding cells to remove them, only one suspect was left,” said Brigadier Mohlala.
The escapees are 20-year-old copper theft suspect Ludwick Molobela, and 24-year-old assault suspects – Surprise Maluleke and Menley Sithole.
Acornhoek, commonly known as Khenhuk, is a semi-rural town situated in the north eastern areas of Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga.
Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has promised that police will not rest until the three escapees are re-arrested.
Mpumalanga police management calls upon anyone who might have knowledge of their whereabouts to please contact Lieutenant Colonel Aaron Digoro of Acornhoek Detectives on 082 318 9925 or contact the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111 alternatively information can be sent via MYSAPSAPP.
Police can guarantee that all information received will be treated with strict confidentiality.
