Losperfontein Correctional Centre in Brits
28 December 2007
Prompt action by members of Correctional Service and South African Police
Service demonstrated vigilance and alertness in preventing an escape by two
awaiting trial detainees from the Losperfontein Correctional Centre in Brits
today, 28 December 2007.
The incident took place in the early hours of this morning at approximately
04h00 when two awaiting trial detainees allegedly broke out through the
correctional facility where after an alarm was raised by correctional service
staff on duty. Members of the South African Police Service around the area were
immediately summoned and through their prompt response and action, a manhunt
went underway.
The search was very difficult to conduct due to rain and also that
Losperfontein Correctional Centre is situated within a bushveld area, however,
the detainees were recaptured at approximately 07h00 this morning.
The Department of Correctional Service further wishes to commend the efforts
and support by members of the public around Losperfontein Correctional Centre
who for their part during the search showed that public confidence in the
criminal justice system will be strengthened and improved.
Further details of the case will only be published when investigations have
been concluded.
Enquiries:
Manelisi Wolela
Deputy Commissioner of Communications
Cell: 083 626 0304
Issued by: Department of Correctional Services
28 December 2007
Source: Department of Correctional Services (http://www.dcs.gov.za)
