UPDATE: Fourth suspect involved in cop robbery arrested (video)

Provincial head of corporate communication for the police, Brigadier Neville Malila said, “I can confirm that a fourth person was arrested in Tembisa in the early hours of 5 November.”

A video showing the incident was posted on Youtube by Bryanston resident and founding member of eblockwatch, Andre Snyman on 4 November. Malila said three suspects were initially arrested and were charged for armed robbery, hijacking, and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.

He said the two police officers were approached by the suspects while eating lunch at a food outlet in Rabie Ridge. Malila said the suspects pointed a firearm at the two officers, disarmed and locked them in the back of their patrol vehicle and fled with the officers’ firearms.

He said the suspects were joined by three others as they hijacked a vehicle and fled the scene. “The two officers who were locked inside the police vehicle were assisted by community members to open the vehicle. The members called for backup and a chase ensued. The suspects lost control of their vehicle and fired several shots at the police who returned fire,” said Malila. The three suspects, between the ages of 25 and 30 years old were arrested.

“Investigations in the matter are continuing. Police are looking at the possibility of linking the suspects to other crimes in the area,” said Malila.

He added that the police were looking for more suspects and called on anyone who may assist with information to phone Crime Stop.

Details: 08600 10111 or SMS 32211.

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VIDEO: Three arrested after locking police in vehicle