While on patrol in Rietfontein Road in Primrose recently, officers from the Primrose Police Station received an alert about a white Volkswagen Jetta.
The vehicle had reportedly been used in an armed robbery at an ATM in Primrose.
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“Officers spotted the vehicle at a local petrol station,” explained Sgt Styles Maome, communications officer for the Primrose police.
“They tried to stop the vehicle, but the occupants opened fire on the officers and sped away.
“After a brief chase police were able to stop the vehicle in Solheim.”
Three men, aged between 33 and 42 years old, were arrested while a fourth fled the scene with the firearm used to shoot at police.
“A toy gun was found in the Jetta during a search of the vehicle,” said Maome.
“Reports indicate that a second vehicle was also used in the crime.”
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The suspects were held at the Primrose Police Station.
They have since appeared in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court, where their case was postponed for plea and trial.
“A manhunt has been launched to find the remaining suspect,” said Maome.
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