POLICE AT LETSITELE LAUNCH A MASSIVE SEARCH FOR THREE DANGEROUS AWAITING TRIAL PRISONERS WHO ESCAPED FROM POLICE CELLS
POLOKWANE: The South African Police Service at Letsitele, near Tzaneen in the Mopani District, has launched a massive manhunt for three awaiting trial prisoners who escaped from police cells this morning, 24 June 2025, at approximately 05h35.
Reports indicate that the murder suspects, Patrick Mbombi, Thabo Moye Makgopa, and Javas Mongwe are described as dangerous and armed. They allegedly overpowered police on duty and fled on foot.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the suspects—pictured below—is urgently urged to contact Detective Commander Lieutenant Colonel Mavis Shilubane at 082 469 0900, or to contact the nearest police station or police toll-free number 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS App.
All information will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
Police investigations are ongoing.
