While on patrol in Moleleki Extension in Katlehong last Monday, officers from the Katlehong Police Station received reports of a business burglary in progress.<\/p>\n
Police rushed to the scene.<\/p>
\u201cOfficers could allegedly hear noises from inside the shop,\u201d said Capt Mega Ndobe, spokesperson for the Katlehong police.<\/p>\n
The store\u2019s manager, who met the police at the shop, opened the store and officers began to search the premises.<\/p>
\u201cThey found a man hiding inside a storeroom.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is believed the man gained entry to the store through the roof.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was allegedly found with a bag full of biscuits and pies,\u201d said Ndobe.<\/p>\n
He was arrested on a charge of business burglary.<\/p>\n
Katlehong SAPS station commander Brig Sammy Thambo thanked the officers for their speedy response.<\/p>\n
The accused is expected to appear in the Palm Ridge Magistrate\u2019s Court soon.<\/p>\n
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