Two robbers shot after attempted scam with counterfeit money
Three suspects were arrested for attempted robbery and being in possession of forged money after attempting to scam a Centurion resident out of R15 000.
Two robbers were shot on Monday night at a shopping complex on Saxby Road in Centurion after attempting to scam a resident using counterfeit money.
According to CertSA, the two suspects were transported to a nearby hospital in a stable condition under police guard, while a third was arrested.
Tshwane SAPS spokesperson, Johan van Dyk confirmed that three suspects were arrested and will be charged with attempted robbery and possession of counterfeit money.
Van Dyk said the victim went to the shopping complex at about 20:30 to sell a cellphone.
The meeting was with an interested buyer for an iPhone he was attempting to sell on social media.
The cellphone was advertised at an asking price of R15 000.
“He went with his father because he was not comfortable to meet with a stranger alone,” said Van Dyk.
“On arrival, he handed the iPhone to the potential buyer and was handed cash inside a transparent plastic [bag].”
However, the victim’s father noticed that it was counterfeit money that was handed over.
“The buyer, upon realising that he was cornered, ran away with the money and the iPhone to a parked car.”
Van Dyk said that the father of the complainant and an unknown customer at the shopping complex began shooting in the buyer’s direction.
The buyer and another occupant of the getaway vehicle were shot in the altercation.
“Three suspects were arrested for attempted robbery and possession of counterfeit money,” said Van Dyk.
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