Gauteng Police launch a manhunt for five escapees

Mluleki Mrwebi
28 May 2014

Police in Gauteng have launched a manhunt for five suspects who escaped from a truck while on route to Mooderbee Prison from Thembisa Magistrate Court. 

Police Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Lungelo Dlamini said the escapes are dangerous as they were appearing in court for violent crimes which include armed robbery, murder, hijacking and business robbery. 

Dlamini said these prisoners are considered to dangerous and the public is warned to confront them.

It is alleged that the prisoners disappeared through the roof of the vehicle as they were on their way back to their cells after a court appearance.