Crime

Glen Marais armed robbery foiled, six suspects arrested

Suspects allegedly forced open a safe and assaulted a female staff member who was taken to hospital for medical treatment.

Swift action by law enforcement and private security companies brought an armed robbery to a halt at Granor Passi in Glen Marais on Tuesday afternoon, June 11.

“The EMPD’s Northern Region task team, working alongside the Benoni Flying Squad and several private security companies, including R&D Risk services, CLC, ER24, CPF Sector 2, Red Ops, Mamba, SSS, Motor Track, Jungle Boyz, Rapid Response, and AfriForum responded to the robbery in progress at approximately 12:49,” said EMPD spokesperson Thabiso Makgato.

One of the three firearms recovered during a foiled robbery in Glen Marais on June 11, 2025
One of the three firearms recovered during a foiled robbery in Glen Marais on June 11, 2025. Photograph by Masego Mashio, Kempton Express.

On arrival, officers found six suspects at the scene, four men aged between 40 and 44, and two women aged between 33 and 36.

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“It is believed that five of the suspects are foreign nationals and one is a South African citizen.”

During the incident, the suspects allegedly forced open a safe and assaulted a female staff member, striking her in the mouth with a firearm.

She was taken to hospital for medical treatment.

@kemptonexpress GLEN MARAIS, JUNE 11, 2025 – Swift action by law enforcement and private security companies brought an armed robbery to a halt at Granor Passi, located at 31 North Road, Glen Marais, on Tuesday afternoon. The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department’s (EMPD) Northern Region task team, working alongside the Benoni Flying Squad and several private security companies – including Red Ops, Mamba, SSS, Motor Track, Jungle Boyz, Rapid Response, and AfriForum – responded to the robbery in progress at approximately 12:49. Upon arrival, officers found six suspects at the scene – four men aged between 40 and 44, and two women aged between 33 and 36. It is believed that five of the suspects are foreign nationals and one is a South African citizen. During the incident, the suspects allegedly forced open a safe and assaulted a female staff member, striking her in the mouth with a firearm. She was taken to hospital for medical treatment. Although no money was taken from the premises, officers recovered three firearms at the scene. The suspects were arrested and are facing multiple charges, including business robbery, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, and contravention of immigration laws for being undocumented foreign nationals. Investigations are ongoing. #kemptonpark #kempton #localnews #Crime #crimetok #court #TiktokNews #kemptonexpress #Robbery #SAPS #Foiled ♬ original sound – KemptonExpress

Although no money was taken from the premises, officers recovered three firearms at the scene.

Also read: Glen Marais resident shot during home invasion

“The suspects were arrested and are facing multiple charges, including business robbery, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, and contravention of immigration laws for being undocumented foreign nationals.”

Investigations are ongoing.

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Charmaine Slater

Editor for the Kempton Express and The Thembisan community newspapers. I am a dedicated journalist with a passion for community journalism and the residents we serve.
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