Two suspects including a CPF member were arrested this weekend by Bronkhorstspruit SAPS for an armed house robbery committed on February 19.

Provincial police spokesperson Constable Munyadziwa Ramovha says the complainant reported that at 20:30 on the day, one of the suspects knocked on his door aggressively claiming that he was owed R3 000.

Ramavoha explains that after a brief engagement, the suspect left and returned with several unknown armed people and demanded the sum.

“While he [the complainant] was trying to explain, a shot was fired at his door. He then managed to escape. The suspects got inside the house and stole his cellphone, fridge and groceries valued at R7 450,” adds Ramovha.

Station commander Colonel Maqhawe Dhladhla applauded the swift action of members which led to the arrest of the suspects and recovery of the firearm used in the crime.

“It is with great disappointment that I have to inform you that one of the arrested suspects is a CPF executive member. Please be informed that the member will be removed from the executive committee,” Dhladhla adds.

Police are disappointed that a person they regarded as an ‘extended hand in the community’ was involved with such criminal activities.

“Bronkhorstspruit SAPS hope that decisive action will swiftly follow,” Dhladhla says.

The arrested suspects will appear before the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s court tomorrow.