EPR Security and the Randfontein Police were able to catch five armed suspects just minutes after the crime was committed in Elandsvlei earlier today (Friday, 21 July).
According to Captain Appel Ernst, Randfontein Police spokesperson, the suspects armed with a firearm and three knifes robbed a business, a general dealer specifically in Lang Avenue, Elandsvlei agricultural holdings.
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Quickly responding to an alarm at the business, reaction officer Adriaan Fritz established the vehicle was travelling in the direction of the Randfontein CBD. He immediately contacted the police of the Randfontein Crime Prevention Unit and supplied them with a lookout regarding the vehicle.
Police members Warrant officer Dix Dicks and Constable Shoes Mosweu responded and in a joint effort, the vehicle was traced and the five occupants inside apprehended.
In the vehicle, police recovered all the robbed items as well as three knives. Stashed under the back seat police also found the firearm used in the commission of the robbery.
The five suspects aged between 21 and 30 will be charged with armed robbery, being possession of an unlicensed firearm and dangerous weapons. They are expected to appear in the Randfontein Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 24 July.
Brigadier Manamela, Randfontein Police Station Commander praised all involved.
Randfontein Police and the security companies in the area are in partnership to adress crime. We are proud to have vigilant members on board. Well done to all.”
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