The Garden Route police management has put together a team to track down two inmates who escaped from the George Correctional Centre on Wednesday.
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The two men, 32-year-old Zimbabwean national Calisto Chadereka and 37-year-old Trevor Moliwa were reported missing during a routine session at the prison. Both men are awaiting trial.
‘A search for the duo immediately commenced through the activation of an integrated task team,’ says Southern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Christopher Spies. He adds that the George Magistrates’ Court issued warrants of arrest for the men on Thursday morning.
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According to IOL, the team that has been assembled to track the men down includes members of the police, the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigations, and the Department of Correctional Services.
Spies urges the public to come forward with any information that could lead to the apprehension of the prisoners. ‘ Anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the duo is kindly requested to contact the George Detectives at 044 803 4732 or the Detective Branch Commander at 082 469 7402.
‘Alternatively, information could be shared via Crime Stop, 08600 10111, or the MySAPS app. All information will be treated confidentially.’
He adds that the public should not attempt to engage or confront the wanted men, as they are deemed to be dangerous.
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