Robbery suspect arrested in joint operation on The Bluff
The armed robbery suspect was detained and transported to the police station for further processing, while investigations continue.
A suspect has been arrested on The Bluff after a man was robbed at knife-point of his cellphone, wallet and jewellery on November 11.
According to the Bluff Community Police Forum (CPF), Fitama Protection Services’ special operations unit received information about the robbery and immediately launched an investigation.
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Following extensive investigations and follow-up operations, the security company’s special operations unit, working alongside detectives from Brighton Beach police station, tracked down and arrested the suspect.
The suspect was detained and transported to the police station for further processing, while investigations continue.
“This is another successful joint effort demonstrating the importance of teamwork, intelligence sharing and cooperation in the fight against crime,” CPF said in a statement.
The suspect is expected to appear in court today (November 12).
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