AN armed suspect involved in a mugging of a domestic worker in La Lucia was arrested on Wednesday morning.

The incident occurred at about 08:56 on Oakleigh Avenue.

Marshall Security spokesperson Tyron Powell confirmed the suspect had used a replica gun and a knife in the robbery, which were also recovered.

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“We received an urgent alert via a WhatsApp crime alert group regarding the robbery. Our Special Operations Team responded to the incident and spoke to the shaken victim who informed our officers that the suspect, armed with a firearm, was hiding in a bush close to a parking lot.

“Once spotted the suspect was arrested and the victim’s stolen cellphone and a knife were found in his possession. When questioned about the firearm he had brandished during the robbery, the suspect admitted to hiding it under a vehicle. A replica firearm was subsequently recovered,” he said.

Powell also thanked the Durban North CPF for their assistance in the arrest.

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