Suspect arrested after eight months on the run

The arm of the law proved to be long when the EMPD arrested a robber, who has been on the run from the police for six months.

The drugs that were found during the arrest of a suspect, who has been on the run for eight months. Inset:The man who has been on the police's wanted list for eight months.

The man was wanted for a business robbery that took place in Boksburg in mid-January and was tracked down to a house in Crystal Park by Ekurhuleni Metro Police Equestrian Unit members on September 14.

EMPD spokesman Wilfred Kgasago said the 27-year-old man was pounced upon while he was relaxing at a house in Crystal Park.

He was also was found in possession of crystal meth worth around R400, several bank cards and an unlicensed 9mm firearm and ammunition.

Kgasago said the suspect was charged and detained at Crystal Park Police Station and was expected to appear soon in the Benoni Magistrates Court.

“He will be transferred to the Boksburg jurisdiction to face the January business robbery charge,” added Kgasago.