Two men who were positively linked to the murder of a Doonside shopkeeper two weeks ago have been arrested by Amanzimtoti SAPS.
After following up on the information received, two men linked to the Doonside murder and business robbery on 12 June were arrested and detained on Tuesday morning, 27 June by investigating officer, Cst Lungisani Gumede with the assistance of his colleagues, W/O Andre Erasmus, Sgt Bongani Mlaba, Cst Nokukhanyo Ndlovu, W/O Shane Mdletshe, Cst Ronald Moodley of Amanzimtoti detectives, the Umlazi K9 unit and the provincial task team as well as members of ET Rapid Response.
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“The suspects were positively linked and the driver’s licence of the deceased was found in one’s possession,” said Amanzimtoti SAPS communication officer, Captain Charlene van der Spuy
The getaway vehicle, a grey Golf GTI, was also recovered. It was positively identified as the vehicle stolen at Rabie Ridge, Gauteng during November 2016.
Two suspects are still at large and the investigation is ongoing.
The detained suspects are due to be charged and appear in court.
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