Police launch a manhunt for an escape prisoner

The Lephalale Police in Waterberg District have launched a manhunt after a 32-year-old male awaiting trial prisoner escaped from lawful custody at Lephalale Police Station.

The suspect, identified as Anthony Makhusha, a Zimbabwean National was arrested for fraud on Tuesday, 08 August 2023. It is alleged that he was in the Community Service Centre at about 13:00, when he escaped.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are forming part of the investigation.

Police opened a case of Escaping from Lawful Custody for further investigation.

The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has urged communities to assist Police with information regarding this suspect and not to attempt to apprehend him.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the suspect is urged to contact the Detectives Commander Lieutenant Colonel Johannes Hlongwane on 082 565 7968 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station.

Source: South African Police Service