A WANTED suspect has been arrested in connection with a string of robberies targeting pedestrians and motorists on Acutt Avenue.

The suspect was arrested by members of the Greenwood Park SAPS Detectives, the Greenwood Park Trio Unit and Marshall Security’s Special Operations Team on Tuesday this week.

Spokesperson for the security company, Tyron Powell, said law enforcement set up a surveillance operation in the Briardene area to catch the suspect.

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“After nearly two hours of surveillance, the suspect was spotted. The suspect was successfully apprehended on a pathway off Acutt Avenue after attempting to flee into a nearby informal settlement in order to evade arrest. He was found with a knife in his possession.

“The suspect was then transported to the Greenwood Park SAPS, where further investigation revealed that he was part of a gang committing several robberies at the traffic lights of Acutt Avenue and Chris Hani Road (North Coast Road). The suspect’s accomplice was arrested earlier this month by the Greenwood Park SAPS,” Powell explained.

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