BREAKING NEWS: Five house robbers escape from Roodepoort Magistrates’ Court
Due to the large police presence in the area, civilians are advised to stay well away.
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According to at least three unconfirmed reports, house robbers have escaped from the Roodepoort Magistrates’ Court in the past hour.
One source, who was on the scene, said three of the suspects were rearrested almost immediately, a fourth was caught soon after, and the fifth suspect is still on the run, apparently on foot. It is uncertain how they managed to escape.
Due to the large police presence in the area, civilians are advised to stay well away.
The Record will keep readers updated.
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