Midrand police officers have arrested three suspects following an attempted robbery in Crowthorne.
The incident occurred on 29 December when the complainant was walking along Mercury Road in Crowthorne towards Arthur Avenue. The complainant was approached by a white Toyota Condor with five occupants who offered the complainant a lift which was declined.
Spokesperson for the Midrand Police Station Sergeant Matome Tlamela said that the complainant pretended to open a nearby gate before the Toyota drove off. At approximately 1.10pm the same day, the complainant was approached again by the same vehicle. The vehicle blocked the complainant’s movement on the sidewalk and two suspects jumped out and approached the complainant with one suspect, still in the car, pointing a firearm.
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The complainant pulled out their own firearm and quickly fired at the vehicle forcing all the suspects to flee the scene. The driver fled to a nearby garage and the two suspects followed the Toyota Condor.
Tlamela added that the complainant rushed to the nearby garage calling for the help while the driver stopped at the same garage. The manager called the police who immediately questioned the driver of the white Toyota who identified the two other suspects.
All three suspects were arrested and charged with attempted robbery. One firearm was recovered.
Details: Midrand Police Station 011 347 1626.
