Four suspects caught by local flying squad
In one of the cases the complainant led them to a house in Zone 5 where the 25-year-old identified suspect was arrested.
Benoni Flying Squad members arrested four suspects between April 1 and April 6.
On April 1 at around 17:00, members assisted detectives in Zonkezizwe to trace a suspect wanted for a case of pointing of a firearm and assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm.
The complainant led them to a house in Zone 5 where the 25-year-old identified suspect was arrested.
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According to spokesperson Warrant Officer Grant Giblin, on April 2 at around 09:00, an off-duty policeman was approached by Community Policing Forum (CPF) members to assist in tracing known suspects in Springs who had committed a car breaking in Athlone Street, Strubenvale.
The first suspect was traced to Jurgens Street where she was found in possession of the complainant’s handbag, ID and driver’s license.
The 26-year-old was immediately arrested and then led the member back to Atlone Street where the second 26-year-old suspect was arrested.
Members patrolling N12 direction Witbank on April 6 at around 16:00 stopped at a crash just before Kraft Road.
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While on scene, an argument between the parties led to one of them assaulting the other party in the presence of members.
The 21-year-old suspect was immediately arrested and detained at Bedfordview SAPS.
Investigations are still ongoing. The suspects will appear in the local magistrate’s courts facing charges of pointing a firearm at someone, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, car burglary, theft and common assault.
