Suspect Caught Hiding in Toilet After New Rest Break-In!

Suspect caught hiding in toilet after New Rest house robbery

A suspected house robber was arrested shortly after being found hiding inside an outside toilet, following a brazen break-in at a home in New Rest on Tuesday afternoon. A stolen Samsung cellphone was recovered within minutes after the alarm was raised.

Robbery unfolds in broad daylight

The incident happened on 25 November 2025, just after 12:00, at a property on Bells Road. According to initial information, a Safeguard Security Services investigator received a call about an active house robbery taking place.

The investigator and a Tactical Response Team rushed to the address, where they spoke to the caller and gathered details about how the intruder gained access and fled the scene.

Cellphone recovered within seconds

Residents informed the security team that the suspect had escaped moments earlier, but believed the stolen phone was still close by. A swift search of the area was launched, and the Samsung cellphone was recovered within seconds, preventing it from being taken out of the neighbourhood.

Suspect found hiding inside outside toilet

The team expanded their search and, with assistance from community members, managed to track the suspect to a nearby property. He was discovered hiding inside an outside toilet, attempting to avoid detection.

He was immediately apprehended and held until police arrived.

How the intruder got inside

Information gathered at the scene revealed that the suspect allegedly bent a burglar bar to force his way into the flat. Once inside, he reportedly broke household items as he went through the property.

What he did not realise was that someone was inside the flat at the time. A confrontation followed between the intruder and the tenant. During the struggle, the suspect managed to grab a Samsung cellphone before fleeing.

Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported.

Suspect handed over to SAPS

The arrested man was handed over to Mlungisi SAPS for further investigation and will face charges including house robbery, malicious damage to property, and theft.

Safeguard Security Services said they were pleased with the fast reaction and teamwork that led to the arrest.

Residents of New Rest welcomed the arrest, saying that quick responses like this help reduce crime levels in an area that has experienced break-ins before.

Police investigations continue.