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Alleged business robber shot and killed in Centurion

Police said an alleged business robber was shot and killed after a high-speed chase in Centurion. Here is more information.

An alleged business robber was shot and killed while another was arrested after a high-speed chase in Centurion.

According to police spokesperson, Colonel Noxolo Kweza, the third alleged business robber, managed to evade arrest and is still at large.

“Police responded to a shooting incident in Centurion. This was after a vehicle was identified as a lookout vehicle and spotted by security personnel in the Lyttleton area, prompting a high-speed chase.”

Kweza said during the pursuit, suspects fired at the security team, who returned fire.

“One suspect was shot and killed while another was taken into police custody. The driver escaped, abandoning the vehicle on Ruimte Road.”

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She said police recovered a firearm at the scene and the vehicle, which was reported stolen in Boschkop.

Meanwhile, in other news, the Mamelodi police need help in finding a man who’s been missing since last Thursday.

Armando Cruz Cuambe from Emalahleni, who works as a cobbler near Fourways, Tsomo Street, Mamelodi East, went missing on August 22.

Police spokesperson Sergeant Daphney Maila said Cuambe was last seen wearing yellow trousers and a white t-shirt.

He was reported as missing by his brother on August 24.

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Corné van Zyl

Corné van Zyl is a seasoned journalist and currently a senior reporter at Rekord, with a wealth of experience across various media platforms. She began her career after studying journalism at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and first honed her skills at Media24. Corné’s career took her to Beeld, Sondag newspaper, and the South African Press Association (SAPA), where she built a strong foundation in news reporting. In her free time, Corné enjoys spending time with her family outdoors, embracing life and creating lasting memories with her loved ones.
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