Alleged thief killed in Mandela Avenue identified

Colin Clement Davis

An alleged thief who was killed early Saturday morning at a house on Mandela Avenue has been identified as 48-year old Colin Clement Davis, and relatives have disputed reports that he was a thief.

According to the wife of the father of two, Joan Davis, she was told the grim news that a man fitting her husband’s description  had been found motionless at the home, which is located within walking distance of her home at Lot 667, Avocado  Square, East Ruimveldt.

She said that she last saw her husband, who was described as a helpful handyman, on Friday afternoon and after he did not return home yesterday she raised an alarm. She said that someone from the community related to