THREE suspects stole a cellphone valued at R4 000 at knifepoint on Russell Street in Durban on Tuesday, June 20 at 21:30.
All three suspects were arrested within 24 hours thanks to swift police work following the incident.
According to Captain Muzi Maphumulo, spokesperson for Durban Central SAPS, police chased down the suspects and made their first arrest shortly after the crime was committed.
“The suspects split in different directions and fled in the direction of the railways. Durban Central Field Unit members, who were in the vicinity, chased the suspects, disarmed them and apprehended one suspect who was positively identified by the complainant. The remaining two suspects fled with the complainant’s property,” said Maphumulo.
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The suspect was arrested for aggravated robbery and possession of a dangerous weapon, and an Okapi knife was seized during the arrest.
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According to Maphumulo, the remaining two suspects were traced and apprehended during a follow-up investigation. He added that the complainant’s property was recovered – a Samsung A21 cellphone valued at R4 000.
“The arrest of the suspects was conducted within 24 hours of the incident. We believe that the swift action of Durban Central police in arresting suspects will send a strong message to other potential criminals that they will be caught if they commit crime in Durban,” concluded Maphumulo.
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