One man was shot and three others arrested after they robbed a house in Clarendon Avenue on March 10.
A family was at home when a group of armed men entered their house demanding money and valuables.
According the SAPS Nigel the men assaulted one of the victims by striking him on the head with a firearm. The victims were then tied up before the robbers ransacked the house.
“During the robbery, one of the victims managed to escape and ran outside shouting for help. The men then set after the victim when their neighbour stepped outside and demanded the men to stop, warning them that he will shoot if they do not comply. The one suspect then fired off numerous shots followed by shots from the neighbour which struck one of the intruders in the leg”, W/O Madeleine von Wielligh said.
SAPS Nigel, CPF and NCOP members were called by residents in the area for assistance who then set after the robbers. “The wounded man and a second suspect were arrested after they were found hiding behind a municipal building in Republiek Avenue. Two other suspects were found and detained by CPF members close to Reinhardt Transport Group’s buildings”, W/O Von Wielligh said.
Police said they recovered a 9mm pistol at the scene where the second arrest was made.
It is still unclear to how many intruders were involved the operation.
