On Thursday, 30 June 2016, at 16:40 Cape Town Central Police Crime Prevention Unit members received a complaint from the radio control room regarding an armed robbery in progress at a cellphone store in Thibault Square, Riebeeck Street, Cape Town.
The members speedily proceeded to the scene and upon arrival in front of store three unknown male suspects came running out of the store. One of the suspects threw a firearm on the ground when he noticed police members.
The suspects ran into the direction of Hans Strydom Street, and the members gave chase and arrested two suspects. The third suspect was arrested in Prestwick Street, Green Point, with a 9mm firearm and ammunition in his possession.
Both firearms were confiscated as well as the motor vehicle of the suspects.
The suspects were detained and were expected to appear at the Cape Town Magistrate Court on Monday.
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