The case against a 32-year-old man charged with robbery with aggravating circumstances was postponed to August 2 for further investigations when he made a brief appearance in the Benoni Magistrate’s Court on June 18.
On March 22, the man allegedly robbed a 13-year-old learner of his cellphone and “boombox” speaker while he was walking home.
The suspect was driving a silver VW Polo when he committed the robbery.
The accused was arrested on March 29 in Western Extension after a thorough investigation conducted by Det Sgt Donovan Naicker, assisted by sector managers, led them to the suspect at a gambling venue in Russel Street, where the VW Polo was also found.
The vehicle was searched and a firearm was found hidden inside the air filter of the engine.
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