Two arrested for Cato Manor robbery
The men have been held in custody for robbery and have made their first court appearance for the crime.
POLICE officers in Cato Manor responded swiftly to a house robbery last week, which led to the arrest of two men.
According to Capt Nqobile Gwala from provincial SAPS, the incident occurred at 2.30am while the family was sleeping in the home in Cato Crest. It is alleged that two men forced open the door and accosted the family.
“They threatened them with knives. The suspects stole three cellphones, cash and a PlayStation before they fled the scene,” she said.
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A case of house robbery was opened at the Cato Manor police station for investigation.
“Following a swift investigation into the robbery, two men were apprehended. They were detained at the Cato Manor police station and appeared in the Durban Magistrates Court on 19 June,” said Gwala, adding that some of the stolen items had also been recovered.
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