Three suspects arrested after botched hijacking in Wentworth
The suspects had to be taken to the Wentworth Police Station immediately, because an angry mob gathered.
THREE men are expected to appear in court after they were arrested for botched hijacking and armed robbery on Tara Road in Wentworth on March 14.
It is alleged that the suspects were also involved in a business robbery that occurred at a local shopping centre in Wentworth on the same day.
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According to sources, the trio was arrested during a sting operation between security companies, community patrollers and the police.
The police and security companies were acting on information received about the robbery in progress on Tara Road and proceeded to the scene.
Upon arrival, the suspects tried to flee the scene in a hijacked vehicle, however, their plan was thwarted as the police and security officers were following them.
PT Alarms Tactical unit members and the police arrested the first two suspects while the other was arrested later by the Umlazi K9 unit members.
In a statement, PT Alarms said, “An angry mob gathered, and the suspects had to be removed immediately to Wentworth police station.
The suspects are expected to appear at the Durban Magistrate’s Court soon.
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