Four suspects arrested following string of robberies

FOUR suspects were apprehended following break-ins in Morningside and Durban Central on Saturday, June 24.

According to Marshall Security, there was an attempted armed robbery on Wolseley Road at approximately 21:32 when their Emergency Dispatch Centre received reports of an incident involving children.

“The suspects, armed with firearms and a taser, targeted innocent children who had just finished attending church. Fortunately, the victims managed to escape unharmed by quickly seeking refuge,” said Marshall Security.

There was another incident on Florida Road later in the night.

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“Within half an hour, another distress call came in from Florida Road, indicating a similar armed robbery committed by the same suspects,” said Marshall Security.

Moments later, yet another incident occurred where members of the Marshall Security Special Operations Team spotted the suspects’ red Toyota Etios on Sylvester Ntuli Road.

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“With the invaluable assistance of the Durban Central SAPS, we swiftly apprehended all four suspects. During the arrest, we seized two replica firearms, one taser and several unaccounted-for cellphones, and discovered that the suspects had employed false number plates and tampered with the vehicle’s VIN,” said Marshall Security.

They added that the suspects, whose ages range from 16 to 18, have been taken into custody and are currently being held at Durban Central SAPS for further investigation and processing.

“We have full confidence in the SAPS to conduct a thorough inquiry into the false number plates and tampering, ensuring that no stone is left unturned in the pursuit of justice,” concluded Marshall Security.

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