Quick police response and immediate relaying of information of a business robbery in Kariega led to the arrest of seven suspects and the subsequent recovery of a firearm and suspected stolen goods.
It is alleged that today, at approximately 14:00, seven suspects armed with a knife and a firearm entered a clothing store in Caledon Street, Kariega, threatened the manager and forced her to pack cellphones and cash into bags.
The suspects fled in a silver Toyota Avanza.
The robbery was immediately circulated and all police vehicles were alerted to be on the lookout for the getaway vehicle. Minutes later, a SAPS Kwanobuhle vehicle patrolling on the Rocklands Road spotted the vehicle fitting the description circulated and requested for back-up.
SAPS Kabega Park detective members and a private security vehicle responded.
A vehicle chase ensued into Mission Road towards Kuyga.
In Nzotoyi Street the vehicle was intercepted and forced to stop. A total of seven suspects aged between 21 and 27 years old were arrested.
An undisclosed amount of cash, a bag containing several cellphones, a 7.65mm firearm and a gas pistol were found inside the vehicle.
The Toyota Avanza was impounded for further investigation.
At this stage, the suspects were detained on charges of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition as well as possession of suspected stolen property.
Investigations are underway to establish a positive link of the suspects’ involvement in the business robbery.
The suspects will appear in the Gqeberha Magistrate’s Court during the week.
KARIEGA - SWIFT ACTION LEADS TO THE ARREST OF 7 SUSPECTS AFTER CALEDON STREET BUSINESS ROBBERY
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