Teen arrested for New Germany business robbery
The suspect was apprehended by a member of the public who witnessed the incident.
ONE of the three armed suspects who robbed a 42-year-old victim at her workplace in Qashana Khuzwayo (Shepstone) Road was arrested on Friday, April 29 and is expected to appear in court.
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According to Pinetown Cluster communications officer, Captain Bongumusa Manqele, the suspects were armed with knives and a firearm when they entered the business premises.
“The victim was pointed with a firearm and was robbed of her cell phone and cash. A member of the public who was driving his vehicle and who witnessed the incident chased the suspects and one suspect (18) in possession of a knife was apprehended,” reported Manqele.
He was charged for business robbery. The other two suspects are still at large.
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