Pursuant to our article published on 21 June,
Spokesperson for the Linden Police Station, Captain Alex Vermaak, confirmed that a firearm and a laptop were among the items stolen in the robbery. It was also confirmed that in addition to the driver, there was another male suspect in the getaway vehicle, bringing the total number of suspects to five men.
Another residential armed robbery in Parkview, which occurred about 40 minutes later, has been linked to this incident. “Same vehicle, same modus operandi, and very similar circumstances,” said Capt Vermaak. “This time a family in preparations for a 50th birthday celebration were targeted. Two suspects remained in the vehicle while three armed gunmen stormed the premises to carry out the robbery.
“We don’t want to create panic among residents. But we are concerned about the brazenness of these armed robberies. They were never this brazen before. We have put our heads together and are using our full resources to work with Parkview Police Station on this,” concluded Capt Vermaak.
Residents are reminded that police station phone numbers are not emergency numbers. The protocol to follow when reporting suspicious activity or a crime in progress is as follows:
1. Press your panic button if you have a security provider.
2. Phone your relevant sector vehicle. They are on patrol 24/7.
3. Phone 10111.
Mobile numbers for the four sector vehicles are as follows:
Sector 1 – Blairgowrie, President Ridge, Pine Park, Ferndale (south of Republic), Robin Acres, Robindale (east of Malibongwe). Phone or SMS 071 675 6044.
Sector 2 – Linden, Aldarapark, Risidale, Montroux, Victory Park, Pierneef Park, Franklin Roosevelt Park. Phone or SMS 071 675 6047.
Sector 3 – Fontainebleau, Jacanlee, Malanshof, Moret, Ruiterhof, Randpark, Windsor Glen, Robin Hills, Praegville, Robindale (west of Malibongwe). Phone or SMS 071 675 6049.
Sector 4 – Blackheath, Cresta, Darrenwood, Kelland, Windsor East/West. Phone or SMS 071 675 6050.
Email any queries to lindensaps@saps.gov.za
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