Two suspected robbers were stoned and apprehended by an angry mob at a construction site in Menlo Park on Friday.
The stoning and arrest took place at around 14:00 on Friday at the corner of Brooklyn and Anderson roads.
The commotion started when three men robbed workers at the construction site at gunpoint, according to police spokesperson Captain Colette Weilbach.
“The three men fled in a grey Volkswagen Vivo Polo and the workers followed them on foot,” Weilbach said.
“While fleeing the men got caught up in traffic congestion.
“They stopped their vehicle and tried to flee on foot.”
More community members and even motorists joined in the chase.
“While one of the men managed to escape the other two were apprehended and badly stoned by community members,” said Weilbach.
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“One of the suspects fired shots in the community members’ direction but this didn’t stop them.”
“They also set fire to the suspects’ vehicle.”
Brooklyn police responded and arrested the two men, aged 24 and 34.
A firearm was also recovered at the scene.
“They received medical treatment on the scene and were taken to hospital under police guard,” said Weilbach.
“Police commended the community for standing together to apprehend the men but condemned the mob justice in the strongest possible terms.”
“It is unlawful to take the law into your own hands and it cannot be justified.”
The two will appear in court at a later stage on armed robbery and attempted murder charges.
Anyone with information that can assist police in the investigation can call police anonymously on 08600-10111 or send an SMS to 32211.
Alternatively call the Brooklyn police station on (012) 366-1735/6.
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