The man who was arrested for robbing a 13-year-old learner of his cellphone and “boombox” speaker appeared in the Benoni Magistrate’s Court on August 2, where the case was postponed to September 3 for further investigations.
The 32-year-old has been charged with robbery with aggravating circumstances.
On March 22, the man allegedly robbed the learner of his belongings while the child 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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