The Police in Saselamani, Vhembe District have launched a massive manhunt for the three awaiting trial male suspects aged 32 and 33 who escaped from the Police detention facility in the early hours of Thursday, 02 November 2023
According to the information, the Police officers were on duty on Thursday, 02 November 2023 at about 03:26, when they were conducting routine hourly patrol duties and heard an unusual noise from the cells. Upon arrival in the cells, they discovered that three of the inmates escaped through the roof.
Circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated.
The following detainees have escaped from lawful custody:
Mikateko Ronald Chauke (33) arrested for Burglary.
Jimmy Mtivhele (32) arrested for Burglary.
Dumisani Respect Chauke (32) arrested for two counts of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm.
The Police have immediately activated a manhunt for the three male escapees. They are all South African citizens and they are from within Saselamani Policing area.
The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has ordered the Police to track down the suspects with a view to recapture them. She further called upon the community to provide information about the suspects’ whereabouts.
Anyone with information that can assist with information on the whereabouts of the escapees should contact the Investigating Officer Detective Captain Nkhangweleni Tshilande at 072 728 1504 or SAPS Crime Stop at 08600 10111 alternatively report to the nearest Police Station or can also share it anonymously on MySAPS App.
Police investigations are underway.