Alert homeowner wounds would-be robber

A homeowner’s quick reaction led to the arrest of a robber early on Thursday morning.

Captain Appel Ernst, spokesperson for the Randfontein Police confirmed, “It is alleged by the 48-year-old complainant that he was awoken by a noise in the house just after midnight.

When he investigated, he saw two suspects trying to remove computer equipment from the house. The complainant allegedly fired a warning shot and the suspects fled.

“It was then later established the one suspect, 19, was wounded and he was arrested shortly after the incident. The second suspect is still at large. The Randfontein Detectives are investigating the matter.”

Captain Martin Smith can be contacted with any information regarding the second suspect.

The South African Police Service calls on the help of the community members to assist them with information. Anyone with information can contact the Crime Stop number – 08600 10111 or SMS Crime Line – 32211 to report crime anonymously.

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