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Suspect nabbed after armed robbery at Eastleigh petrol station
A suspect posing with what appeared to be a firearm robbed a petrol station store in Eastleigh before being arrested thanks to quick action by staff, security, and police. Investigations into other possible links are ongoing.
A suspect was apprehended after attempting to rob a petrol station store.
According to a statement by Edenvale Vispol commander Lieutenant Colonel Shadrack Magcuntsu, a suspect entered the store of a petrol station in Eastleigh on the evening of June 28.
The suspect threatened the cashier with what appeared to be a firearm, demanded cash, and then fled with it.
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Staff, Mamba Security, and SAPS officers swiftly apprehended him.
Magcuntsu said the case is still under investigation.
Police are investigating whether the suspect is linked to other incidents.
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