Three armed men were arrested for house robbery in Laudium on Thursday afternoon.

The arrest happened at a house on the corner of 15th Avenue and Scarlet Street said Laudium police spokesperson, Sergeant Simon Chokoe.

“The victim alleged he was at his home when three armed men entered his yard and pointed a firearm at him. The victim was then pushed inside the house where the suspects allegedly demanded his safe keys and money,” Chokoe said.

“While being robbed, the victim saw a security company vehicle passing by through the window and screamed for help.”

Chokoe said police were immediately alerted and together with the security officers, went inside the house.

“Two suspects were arrested inside the house while the third was arrested outside while trying to escape.”

A .22 revolver with three live rounds and a pellet gun were seized.

A case of house robbery was opened at the Laudium police station.

Laudium police station commander Lieutenant Colonel Margaret Nkwane applauded the police, security officers and community for their swift response which led to the arrest of the suspects.
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The suspects will appear before the Atteridgeville magistrate’s court soon.

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