One of the six suspects arrested in Bedfordview yesterday led police officers to a safe house in Kelvin, where officers seized five handguns, an R5 rifle, three stolen vehicles and jewellery.
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It was previously reported that the six had been arrested after a house robbery at Killoran Place in Bedfordview yesterday morning. Seven house robbers took jewellery, television sets and other electrical goods. They loaded the goods into a VW Caddy.
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Lieutenant Colonel Lungelo Dlamini, Gauteng SAPS spokesperson, said the six are part of a gang possibly linked to more house robberies, especially in the upmarket suburbs.
“The house in Kelvin is the suspect’s house. Police will work around the clock to make sure that these gang members are exposed regarding all crimes they had committed. The SAPS provincial task team members are questioning the six gang members,” said Dlamini.
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The suspects were apprehended by members of the SAPS provincial task team at the Engen filling station at the corner of Van Buuren and Kloof roads.
A shoot-out ensued between the suspects and the police. One managed to flee and one of the six arrested was injured. He was transported to hospital.
“The injured suspect is still in hospital. It is believed he was injured when their car lost control during the chase,” said Dlamini.
Police also recovered a stolen VW Caddy, stolen goods and a firearm following the high-speed chase along Van Buuren Road.
