A 34-year-old man was apprehended shortly after stealing a laptop bag from a vehicle on Wick Street in the Verulam CBD – KZN today (Monday, 07/09/2026).
The motorist had parked outside a supermarket and entered the store with her four (4)-year-old son. After returning and placing her purchases inside, the child climbed into the rear seat.
As she prepared to leave, the suspect opened a rear door, grabbed the laptop bag and fled. Her screams attracted the attention of members of the public who pursued him.
A member of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) witnessed the chase, joined the pursuit and apprehended the suspect. The laptop and bag were recovered and returned to the victim.
The suspect was handed over to the South African Police Service (SAPS).
