A pitbull came to the aid of his owner during the early hours of Monday morning when three men allegedly broke into a Port Elizabeth home and attacked a 30-year old man with a knife.
Police spokesperson, Colonel Priscilla Naidu, said within hours of the incident three suspects were arrested by police.
Naidu said the suspects allegedly broke into a home in North End and stole various household items while the home owner was asleep.
“Two men entered the room and attacked the complainant with a knife. A struggle ensued and the owner’s dog attacked one suspect while the owner grappled with the other,” said Naidu.
Police managed to apprehend one suspect at the scene.
The other suspects got away with the complainant’s VW Golf.
“The vehicle was circulated and at about 6.30am, members of PE Flying Squad picked up the tracker signal in the Bethelsdorp area,” she said.
Police later tracked down the suspects in Betheldorp in possession of the vehicle.
The suspects aged 21, 26 and 29 were detained on a charge of possession of suspected stolen vehicle and are expected to appear in court soon.
– African News Agency (ANA)
