SAPS arrests 4 after Eldorado Park e-hailing robbery
A driver was ambushed on Maine Street after picking up a passenger claiming to wait for family members.
Police arrested four suspects following the armed robbery of an e-hailing driver in Eldorado Park Ext 7 on October 27.
According to Eldorado Park police media liaison officer Sergeant Fezeka Kgobo, the arrests followed an operation by Crime Intelligence, detectives and Visible Policing members.
The incident occurred at about 11:00 when the 20-year-old driver, who was driving a white Toyota Etios, responded to a ride request on Maine Street.
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On arrival, a female suspect signalled to the driver and got into the front passenger seat, asking him to wait for her brothers.
Two male suspects subsequently joined them. Shortly after the second man entered the vehicle, one of the suspects engaged the handbrake while the group robbed the driver of cash, his driver’s licence, identity document and bank cards.
During the robbery, a fourth suspect standing outside the vehicle fired a gunshot and demanded the driver’s cellphone. However, the suspects fled without taking the phone.
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Arrests follow operational lead
The SAPS said officers followed up on operational information that led to the arrest of the suspects, including minors and young adults.
The suspects are expected to appear in court soon on charges relating to armed robbery and firearm offences.
