Wanted suspect sought by police

Oscar Thomas
11 November 2014

A 32-year-old wanted suspect is being sought after by the Empangeni police. 

Major Thulani Zwane said Amir Yassen is believed to be the mastermind in planning and committing armed robbery and kidnapping cases in the area. 

Zwane said a warrant of arrest is out on him and the public has been called to come forward with any information that could lead to an arrest.

 

Zwane said On a separate incident, in Empangeni town on 21 September 2014 the business man was about to enter his place of residence when four armed men appeared and pointed him with a firearm, forcing him into a motor vehicle and attempted to hijack him.

Zwane said they kidnapped him and demanded the sum of money but their attempt failed and he was returned the following day.

Zwane said Amir Yassen is light in complexion with short hair, well shaven and believed to be a Pakistani.

Zwane said Police are searching for Lethukuthula or Ntshebe from Ntambanana, police believe he can assist in the investigation of these cases.

"Anyone with the information of whereabouts of these men must please contact the Investigating Officer Detective Warrant Officer Kevin Vandayar on  082 557 0645 or 035 907 1450  Or contact Detective Constable Sipho Mnguni on 078 449 0946 or Crime Stop on 08600" Zwane added.