Midrand police spokesperson, Constable Matome Tlamela said Warrant Officer Rajan Pillay and his team of officers were conducting a sting operation at the New Road intersection at the time, in order to curb the high rate of smash-and-grabs there.
Tlamela said, “A 25-year-old suspect was arrested and another [suspect] escaped. The two women, who were passengers in the vehicle, said their bags were forcibly taken after the suspects smashed the left passenger window.”
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As police officers were onsite and reacted quickly, both of the handbags were recovered and handed back to the victims. Police are investigating the case and are looking for the suspect who fled the scene.
Tlamela added that police will continue with similar operations at this smash-and-grab hotspot. Midrand Police Station commended the work of the police officers who made the arrest.
The suspect will appear in court soon facing charges of possession of stolen property and theft out of a motor vehicle.
Details: Midrand Police Station 011 347 1600.
