A Reaction Officer sustained injuries while attempting to apprehend two (2) suspects during a theft incident in Brindhaven, KZN this morning (Wednesday, 13/05/2026).
The Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Operations Centre received a call for assistance from a resident of Russom Street in Brindhaven, KZN at approximately 08:49 after a 65 year old woman with a walking disability noticed two (2) men removing the outside unit of an air conditioner from the property.
Reaction Officers were immediately dispatched to the scene. On arrival, the First Responder climbed over a driveway gate measuring approximately 2.6 metres in height before conducting a search of the premises.
The Officer encountered two (2) suspects who were attempting to flee the property with the stolen air conditioning unit. The perpetrators dropped the appliance and attempted to escape by jumping over the rear boundary fence. The Reaction Officer pursued the suspects and attempted to subdue them when a scuffle ensued. During the confrontation, the Officer sustained injuries to his head.
The suspects managed to flee over the rear fence before additional Officers arrived on scene. Backup Officers cordoned off the area and conducted an extensive search along the northbound lane of the R102 between the Verulam and Canelands intersections in KZN, however no arrests were made.
The stolen air conditioning unit was recovered on scene.