LIMPOPO – Police spokesperson Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe says police received a tip off about the business robbery which occurred on Wednesday afternoon, 26 July.
The two suspects, aged 25 and 27-years-old were arrested, however, two others managed to escape.
The following items were recovered during the arrest:
– One VW Golf
Photo: Lim SAPS
– A signal jammer
Photo: Lim SAPS
– One pistol
Photo: Lim SAPS
– Cellphones
“The arrested suspects will appear before the Bela-Bela and Thabazimbi Magistrates Courts soon on charges of business robbery and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition,” Ngoepe said.
Police have launched a manhunt for the remaining suspects who fled the scene.
Anyone with information which can lead to the arrest of these suspects are urged to contact Detective/Sergeant Kubayi at 071 602 0268; Captain Boshomane at 079 894 5501; the nearest police station; the crime stop number 0860010111 or the crime line sms 32211.
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