A MAN impersonating a police officer was arrested by Durban Central SAPS on Sunday, 28 February.
According to Sgt Zanele Khomo from Durban Central SAPS, the officers were patrolling along Warwick Avenue at around 12.30pm when they were approached by a man who informed them that two unknown men had robbed him.
“It was alleged that one of the men posed as a police officer. The victim was searched and robbed of his belongings by the two men.”
“The police officers conducted a follow-up operation, which led them to the Phoenix Taxi Rank in the CBD where one of the suspects was positively identified by the victim. A man was searched and was found in possession of the complainant’s cellphone and cash,” said Khomo.
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The man was also found in possession of a fake police appointment card that was used during the commission of the crime.
He was placed under arrest for charges of robbery and impersonating a police officer.
The suspect will appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court today.
Acting Provincial Commissioner for KwaZulu-Natal, Maj Gen Thulani Gonya commended the Durban Central team for the speedy arrest of the suspect.
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