COPS are looking for a suspect who fled from a cop shop while still in hand cuffs.
According to police, he had just been arrested for assault, and he was being processed at the time of the escape.
Limpopo police spokesman Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said cops in Maleboho are appealing to members of the public for assistance in locating the 45-year-old suspect.
“Matome Lodwick Ratjomane, allegedly escaped from lawful police custody on Sunday, 1 November 2026, at about 9.10pm. The suspect had been arrested in connection with an assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm case allegedly committed in September 2026.
“Following his arrest and processing at Maleboho Police Station’s Community Service Centre (CSC), on Sunday, 1 November 2026, he allegedly fled on foot towards the local court premises while still handcuffed,” said Ledwaba
He stated that cops immediately conducted searches around the station and surrounding areas, but the suspect couldn’t be located.
“He’s now also facing an additional charge of escaping from lawful custody,” said Ledwaba
The police have launched a search for the suspect and are appealing to anyone who may have information that could assist in tracing his whereabouts to come forward.
Members of the public are cautioned not to approach or attempt to apprehend the suspect but to immediately alert the cops.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the investigating officer, Sergeant Matome Moitsi, on 082 414 3035 / 072 278 0050 or report to their nearest police station. Alternatively, information may be communicated through Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or via the MySAPS App.
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