Suspects arrested for kidnapping and robbery

Constable Moswarisheng Makofane said the incident took place on Friday, when two Bangladeshi men, who own a shop opposite the Putfontein Police Station, were locking up for the day, Benoni City Times reported.

“One man was locking the doors and one, who was carrying R6 000, was walking towards the dustbin when he was confronted by three armed men, who forced him into a small white car as he tried to run away,” said Makofane.

The white car and another red car drove off immediately after the incident, added Makofane.

“After the shop owner had reported the case at Putfontein Police Station, police officers drove around looking for the vehicles, but they could not find them,” said Makofane.

Makofane added when the shop owner was being interviewed, he told the police a Bangladeshi man had come into the shop earlier that day, and he suspected the man was linked to the kidnapping.

“He directed police officers to where the suspect stays, and he was subsequently arrested,” said Makofane.

Police said the arrested man then directed them to five other men, who were arrested in KwaThema.

A firearm was confiscated during the arrests, and the R6 000 was not recovered.

“According to the kidnapped victim, who was found in the same area, one man is still at large,” said Makofane.

The six men were taken to the Putfontein Police Station and charged with kidnapping and robbery.

All suspects appeared in the Benoni Magistrates’ Court yesterday.

Earlier this month, two suspects aged 26 and 31 were arrested for allegedly robbing a business and being in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition in KwaMashu, Durban.

It is alleged the unidentified victim was at his tuck shop in J Section, KwaMashu, when he was approached by three suspects at gunpoint.

– Caxton News Service