Suspect nabbed for theft of R100 000
After the case was opened, Sergeant Matsea and Constable Mahlangu conducted a suspect tracing that led them to Phalaborwa in Limpopo.
Police have traced and arrested a man believed to have been involved in the robbery of two men in the CBD.
The two men were robbed in the Pretoria CBD when they were stopped by a Toyota Corolla last week Monday.
“Four men leaped out of the vehicle carrying firearms and took R100 000 in cash which belonged to the Ethiopian group society,” said police spokesperson Constable Thabang Nkhumise.
After the case was opened, detectives Sergeant Matsea and Constable Mahlangu conducted a suspect-tracing that led them to Phalaborwa in Limpopo.
“Upon arrival, police arrested a 40-year-old man in the early hours of Friday.
“Fortunately the complainant recognised one of the suspect’s voice and brought the information to the police by confirming it was him,” Nkhumise said.
“The suspect was detained at the Pretoria Central SAPS on Friday, and tracing of other three suspects is underway.”
Station commander Brigadier Moses Dladla applauded the team for a job well done and urged members to continue serving with pride and dignity.
Over the past weekend, 10 suspects between the ages of 30 and 45 years were arrested for various crimes committed within the city, Nkhumise said.
The crimes ranged from shoplifting, possession of a dangerous weapon, theft, drunken driving, reckless and negligence driving and other fines.
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