Duo nabbed for west armed robbery
It is alleged that the victim was approached by a woman offering a position at a nearby store.
Two people, including a woman, were arrested for armed robbery near a shopping centre in Atteridgeville on Saturday.
Police spokesperson Sergeant Simon Chokoe said one of the two, a woman, pretended to be an employee at one of the centre’s stores.
“It is alleged that the victim was approached by a woman offering her a position at the store which the victim refused.
“While the victim and the woman were walking towards the nearby railway line, an unknown man approached them and pointed a firearm at the victim,” he said.
Chokoe said the man and woman then tied the victim up with brown tape.
“A cellphone and an undisclosed amount of money were taken. No shots were fired.”
Chokoe said the victim managed to escape and police swiftly responded to arrest the two for armed robbery.
A firearm with the serial number filed off was seized.
“A case of armed robbery was opened at Atteridgeville police station and the suspects will appear before the Atteridgeville magistrate’s court soon.”
Tshwane police district commissioner Major-General Hilda Mohajane applauded members for their swift response to information provided which led to the arrest of the suspects.
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