Two suspects nabbed in liquor store robbery
The owner of the store was then assaulted with a bottle on the head and two staff members were also injured during the robbery.
Akasia police have arrested two suspects allegedly involved in the armed robbery of a liquor store.
Police spokesperson Sergeant Matsobane Mabusela said Blue liquor store in Winternest was held up last Friday.
“These suspects will face a charge of possession of an unlicensed firearm as well.”
Mabusela said three unknown men entered the store with firearms and stole an undisclosed amount of money and liquor.
“The owner of the store was then assaulted with a bottle on the head and two staff members were also injured during the robbery.
“Akasia station commander Colonel Boykie Ginindza welcomed the arrest and removal of an illegal firearms from the hands of criminals,” said Mabusela.
The third suspect is still at large.
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