Give that man a sturdy bike
'To really chase down suspects in dense bush, I'm hoping to get a 29-inch 'softail' bike'
EMPANGENI resident Dean Maddocks takes pride in keeping his community safe in whichever way he can.
For more than 15 years the 45-year-old has sacrificed his free time to ensure criminals are brought to book, in doing so placed himself in dangerous situations, being shot at and stabbed.
Maddocks, a former security officer known as ‘Deano’, is often seen patrolling Empangeni and Richards Bay on his bicycle, which he says has its limitations in certain situations.
‘I’m currently using a 26-inch mountain bike, which has its limitations in rough terrain I’m sometimes forced to negotiate,’ he said.
‘To really chase down suspects in dense bush, I’m hoping to get a 29-inch ‘softail’ bike.’
However, as a volunteer, he is unable to acquire the bike on his own and hopes the community can assist.
For more information, Maddocks can be reached on on 076 8327710.
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