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Bottle store robbery ends in car crash

The driver of the getaway vehicle is alleged to have lost control and collided with a truck during a high-speed chase.

KLIPRIVIER. – The local police together with security companies arrested six men suspected to have been involved in a business robbery in Meyerton.

According to police spokesperson Sergeant Tintswalo Ndhambi, it is alleged that on Wednesday 18 September at about 12:00 a Toyota Corolla with six occupants onboard crashed into a truck at a high speed while security guards were chasing them.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the occupants had robbed a bottle store in Meyerton.

The arrested suspects were found in possession of firearms.

The district commissioner applauded the members.

Community members are advised to stay away from crime.

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Christiaan Cloete

Christiaan is editor of Ster North and a reporter for Vaalweekblad. Email: christiaan@mooivaal.co.za
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