Suspect bust for business robbery after shootout

YEOVILLE - A 34 year old male has been arrested for business robbery and attempted murder in Yeoville at the corner of Dunbar and Raymond on 04 February around 8.30am.

A man was arrested on 4 February at about 8.30am at the corner of Dunbar and Raymond streets in Yeoville for a case of business robbery and attempted murder.

Yeoville police spokesperson Constable Thabo Malatji said the police were on a routine patrol when they witnessed a woman and a child running away.

“When [police] inquired with residents they were told that there were three males robbing a shop,” he said.

“The suspects spotted the police while they were still in the shop and started running away. [The suspects] fired shots at the police and the officers returned fire. No one was injured.”

According to Malatji, a 34-year-old suspect was arrested and an unlicensed firearm was recovered.

“The other two suspects are still at large. A manhunt has been launched for the other two.”

The suspect is expected to appear in court soon.

Details: Thabo Malatji 011 487 5900.

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