Linden labourer arrested for allegedly breaking into teacher’s home

A 45-year-old labourer from Low Kara-Kara, McKenzie, Linden, was taken into custody for breaking into the home of a 54-year-old teacher on Redwood Crescent, McKenzie, Linden, on Thursday.

Police stated that the victim’s 16-year-old son secured the house before leaving for school, but when he returned later that day, he discovered the front door open and several household items packed inside the house.

The teenager subsequently observed a man near the premises who approached him while he was attempting to secure the door. He raised an alarm, and neighbours came out to render assistance.

He was later arrested and is assisting police with their investigations. Police stated that CCTV will be reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation.