An 18-year-old man was arrested for trying to steal a car at a Verulam Market in KwaZulu Natal.
According to Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) a 67-year-old Parkgate resident had parked his silver Toyota Corolla on Wick Street Verulam near the market.
Three suspects reportedly attempted to open the left front window of the car.
“The suspects were in possession of tools to start the vehicle but fled when they were noticed,” RUSA Spokesperson Prem Balram.
Balram said the arrested suspect reportedly removed his sandals at the scene and attempted to flee on foot.
“The Cottonlands resident was released after the complainant declined to open a criminal case,” Balram said.