Injured would-be robber flees in Sunnyside
A scuffle between the man, his accomplice and a security officer during an attempted robbery, led to him being shot and injured.
An injured would-be robber managed to get away while his accomplice was arrested during an attempted robbery in Arcadia on Tuesday morning.
Fidelity ADT spokesperson Leon Muller said the incident took place at 03:24 at Beatrix Street when one of their officers responded to an alarm siren in the business area.
“Upon arrival, he parked a safe distance from the property, approaching carefully,” he said.
“As he came closer to the front of the shop, he noticed the front glass door had been forced open and left slightly ajar.
“While the officer was standing there, the alarm went off again.”
Muller said the officer immediately called for backup.
While waiting, the officer from across the street warned him that he had seen an unknown number of suspects going inside the building.
“Before his backup could arrive, reaction officer, Lelaka saw movement inside the shop and detected a suspect hiding behind the counter.
“Lelaka ordered him to come out from behind the counter, not realising there were actually two suspects.”
Muller said both suspects approached the officer. A scuffle ensued, leading to one of the men getting shot.
Both tried to flee, but Lelaka managed to apprehend the second person.
The injured suspect managed to get away.
“The Fidelity ADT officers and SAPS searching the scene found a blood trail leading through the bush and over the wall,” Muller said.
The apprehended suspect was handed over to Sunnyside police.
Muller commended the reaction officer for his swift action.
“Working closely with the SAPS and communities we can drive down crime in our suburbs and put these suspects behind bars. I congratulate all officers involved in this arrest,” he said.
Police have yet to comment.
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