TWO armed robbery suspects have been arrested following the robbery of an elderly street vendor near the intersection of Inanda and Sea Cow Lake roads this morning (November 12), while several other suspects remain at large.

According to Marshall Security, the vendor was at his stall when he was accosted by the suspects at around 04:30. Tyron Powell, Marshall Security spokesperson, said their patrolling armed response officer was alerted to the incident by the elderly street vendor who had just been robbed while looking for assistance.

“The officer immediately requested backup and pursued the suspects, successfully apprehending one following a brief foot chase along Inanda Road,” said Powell.

“A search of the suspect resulted in the recovery of a knife, an undisclosed amount of cash and a bag containing cigarettes believed to have been stolen during the robbery.”

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While in pursuit of the remaining suspects, the security officer noticed members of Greenwood Park SAPS passing through the area and flagged them down for assistance.

Working together and following up on information received, Greenwood Park SAPS subsequently apprehended a second suspect along Hendon Road in Kenville, who was also found in possession of items believed to have been stolen during the robbery.

“An extensive search was conducted for the remaining suspects, who unfortunately managed to evade arrest,” said Powell.

The apprehended suspects, together with the recovered items, were transported to Greenwood Park SAPS for further investigation and processing.

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