DURBAN Central crime prevention members responded to a robbery in progress on Julius Nyerere Avenue in Durban on 16 January, and arrested a 29-year-old suspect on the scene.
According to Sgt Zanele Khomo from Durban Central SAPS, at around 7am, officers were patrolling along Julius Nyerere Avenue when they heard a woman screaming for help.
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“The members swiftly responded and arrested a suspect who was positively identified by the victim. He had pointed a knife at her and attempted to rob her. The suspect was immediately placed under arrest and was charged with attempted robbery,” said Khomo.
A knife was also recovered in the man’s possession.
He was set to appear at the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 18 January.
“The members’ rapid response is applauded,” said Khomo.
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