3 robbers caught in the act and arrested, Bethelsdorp

3 robbers caught in the act and arrested, Bethelsdorp
3 robbers caught in the act and arrested, Bethelsdorp

Criminals in the Mount Road policing area is beginning to feel the heat as our men and women in blue are on the ground.

On Sunday, 17 December 2017 at about 16:55 the Bethelsdorp Task Team members were patrolling in an unmarked police vehicle when they noticed three men robbing two people in Strelitzia Road in Bethelsdorp. As the members closed in on them, the suspects started running.

A foot chase ensued by the members and the three suspects, aged 22, 23 and 24 were apprehended. The stolen money and cell phone was recovered. The two complainants positively identified the suspects. They are detained for robbery and will appear in court soon.

Cluster Commander for Mount Road Cluster, Maj Gen Funeka Siganga has warned criminals that the SAPS is out in their numbers during this festive period.

‘ The safety of our citizens is a priority and we will ensure that criminals have no space to move. They will be arrested and will spend a very bleak festive season behind bars. ‘ added Maj Gen Siganga.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service