The suspects, who were initially four, escaped on Sunday, December 8 and police managed to rearrest one of them immediately after the escape.
Police have rearrested two of three suspects who escaped from Swartruggens police holding cells in the North West. Photo: Supplied/SAPS
The suspects, who were initially four, escaped on December 8. Police managed to rearrest one of them immediately after the escape."Police managed to trace and arrest one of the escapees, aged 23, whilst hiking next to the N4 road, near Swartruggens plaza," police said at the time.Johannes Mfaladi, 28, after getting assistance fromPolice are still looking for Thapelo Mogwele Molebatsi, 25, who was detained for theft.
Police request anyone with information that can assist in the re-arrest of the remaining escapee, to contact the nearest police station or investigating officer, Captain Peterson Monageng on 082 569 5868.Nxumalo said 34-year-old Siyabonga Sikhakhane has been incarcerated at the Nkandla Correctional Centre since March 23 after he was convicted of housebreaking and theft.
"The second escapee is 29-year-old Siphamandla Gift Simelane, serving two years for similar offences of housebreaking and theft. He was admitted at Vryheid Correctional Centre on October 3," Nxumalo said. He added that the public is urged to contact the nearest police station if they come into contact with the men.
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