A 17-year-old was arrested for attempted burglary at a high school in Makapanstad, North West, on Friday.
According to police spokesperson Colonel Adéle Myburgh, it is alleged that a security officer was on duty at the school when she heard a strange noise on the roof at approximately 17:30.
Myburgh said the suspect was processed in terms of the Child Justice Act 2008 and released in the care of his parents. North West police commissioner Lieutenant General Sello Kwena applauded the community and the security guard for their collaboration, which culminated in the arrest.He urged residents to report suspicious activities at schools by contacting their nearest police station or calling Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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