Police launch manhunt following the escape of awaiting trial prisoners

The South African Police Service in Mahwelereng outside Mokopane has launched a manhunt for four awaiting trial prisoners who escaped from police cells on Sunday, 26 September 2021, at about 21:00.

The suspects are as follows:

– Mohammed Nassir (29), Bangladesh national arrested for a murder that occurred in January 2021;
– Stanley Chiteya (38), Zimbabwean national arrested for a business robbery that occurred in November 2020;
– Dexter Tinashe (26), Zimbabwean national arrested for a business robbery that took place last year (2020), in November and
– Joseph Hlongwane (37), a South African arrested for house robbery and rape that occurred in September 2021.

Police were reportedly alerted by other inmates about the escape and immediately launched a manhunt. Investigation into the circumstances of the escape has already commenced.

The suspects were arrested for serious and violent crimes and are considered dangerous. Anyone with information on the escapees’ whereabouts is urged to contact the police.

Police appeal to anyone with information about these escapees to contact the investigating officer, Lieutenant Colonel Sekanka on 082 565 8505 or Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or the nearest police or My SAPS App.

Police investigations are continuing.