Cape Town – North West police arrested a 17-year-old boy after he was found fainted inside a burning shop in Wolmarandsstad.
The teenage boy allegedly gained entry to the shop through the roof on July 8, police said in a statement.
Police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Amanda Funani said the security reacted to an activated alarm at one of the shopping centres.
Soon after, the police, paramedics, and firefighters were called to the scene.
“In the process of dousing the fire, the suspect who apparently gained entrance through the roof, was found fainted in the store. He was rescued and taken to hospital where he was treated for smoke inhalation and later discharged.”
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It has since been established that the teenager was previously arrested for theft in May and released under the care of his parents, said Funani.
“Preliminary crime scene investigation revealed that the store burnt to ashes. The district commissioner of Dr Kenneth Kaunda, Major-General Suzette Pretorius applauded the Wolmaransstad detectives and other role-players for their swift response that led to rescuing and apprehension of the suspect,” said Funani.
The teenager was expected to appear in the Wolmaransstad Magistrate’s Court facing a charge of burglary and arson.
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Compiled by Olwethu Mpeshe
