North West police spokesperson Amanda Funani says on Friday morning security guards reacted to an activated alarm at one of the shopping centers in Wolmaransstad, while police and emergency personnel were also summoned to the scene. 

She says that in the process of dosing the fire, the suspect was found having fainted inside the store. 

Funani says that the suspect might have gained entrance through the roof. She adds that the suspect was rescued and taken to the hospital where he was treated for smoke inhalation. He was later discharged. Funani says police further established that the suspect has been placed under the care of his parents after being arrested. He also appeared before court in May this year for theft.

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