While on an early-morning patrol in the Ndlazi Section in Katlehong last Friday, officers from the Katlehong SAPS Crime Prevention Unit heard a loud shout.
“The resident was shouting for help and pointing at a vehicle which was trying to flee the scene,” explained Capt Mega Ndobe, communications officer for the Katlehong police.
“It is alleged that the two men forced open the door of the victim’s home and threatened him with a firearm.
“They then reportedly took a plasma TV from the home and loaded it into a waiting black Toyota Tazz.”
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Police chased after the suspects and were able to stop the vehicle a short distance from the crime scene in Mnisi Section.
“Before being stopped, the suspects allegedly threw the TV out of one of the vehicle’s windows,” said Ndobe.
Once stopped, the vehicle’s occupants attempted to escape.
“Three suspects managed to escape, but one suspect was grabbed by police before he could escape,” said Ndobe.
The 33-year-old man was arrested on a charge of house robbery and has since appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court.
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The vehicle used in the commission of the crime was confiscated by police.
Katlehong SAPS acting station commander Col Phakama Gcaza was highly impressed with the rapid response of the officers and encouraged the community to act quickly when a crime happens and to always have the police’s contact details on hand.
“It is the duty of the police to protect and serve the community and to investigate any crime committed,” said Gcaza.
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