Amanzimtoti jewellery store robbery suspects arrested following shootout
During an exchange of gunfire a suspect was arrested with the assistance of a canine. A second suspect was also arrested in the bushes while attempting to flee.
Two suspects who fled with cash and jewellery from a store at Galleria Mall were arrested following a shoot out with police in Umlazi, a short while ago.
A group of armed men entered a jewellery store and held up the employees before fleeing. The suspects fled the scene in a getaway vehicle that was waiting outside the mall.
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Police spokesperson, Brigadier Jay Naicker said, police officers were alerted and various units within the SAPS as well as other security agencies responded.
“The vehicle used by the suspects was spotted on the N2 freeway travelling towards Umlazi. During the chase, the suspects abandoned their vehicle at U Section in Umlazi and fled on foot into the bushes. During an exchange of gunfire a suspect was arrested with the assistance of a canine. A second suspect was also arrested in the bushes while attempting to flee.”
The two suspects, aged 30 and 40, were placed under arrest and detained by police.
“Some of the stolen items were recovered and the vehicle used by the men was impounded by police for further investigation.”
A case of business robbery is being investigated by Amanzimtoti SAPS. The arrested suspects will be profiled to establish if they are linked to other robberies committed in the province. Both men are expected to appear in court soon.
The KwaZulu-Natal provincial commissioner, Lt-gen Khombinkosi Jula praised all the units involved for the quick response and arrest of the suspects.
“The swift response and ring of steel formed by various units that responded to this incident must be commended. Criminals must feel the heat and our rapid response teams are up to this task,” he said.
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