Quick response from a security company resulted in the arrest of a 19-year-old suspected of robbing a store at St Michael’s on Monday morning this week.
According to police spokesman, Sergeant Sibu Ncane a 52-year-old woman was alone in her shop when the teenager entered.
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“He pretended to be hiring dvds, taking the covers and placing them on the counter.
“Suddenly, he darted behind the counter where he and the woman became involved in a struggle, during which the woman was reportedly throttled.
“He forced her into the ground and demanded cash, which he took before fleeing,” said Capt Ncane.
The woman pressed a panic button. A private security company responded and arrested the suspect.
The stolen cash was recovered.
He was charged with business robbery and will appear in the Ramsgate Magistrate’s Court soon.
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