A woman (21) who was was allegdly robbed of her cellphone and headphones in Silver Street on Tuesday night, October 6 has had her belogings returned to her after swift work from Mooirivier Beskeming and the SAPS.

The incident happened at around 20:30.

Potchefstroom detectives are investigating a case of robbery with a weapon and possession of suspected stolen property

According to North West police spokesperson Sergeant Kelebogile Morake, it is alleged that two men robbed her of her cellphone and headset.

Mooirivier Beskerming CID reaction officers responded to the incident and detained the suspects. Police arrived on the scene shortly afterwards and subsequently arrested them.

Both suspects, John Prinsloo (22) and Sindisiwe Mcidama (35), appeared before the Potchefstroom Magistrates’ Court on Friday, October 9, and remain in custody. They are expected to appear in court again on Tuesday, October 13, for a formal bail application.