Swift action by police and security guards led to the arrest of two suspects following a robbery and hijacking in Cresta mall on 16 June 2020, at about 14:00.
It is alleged that four suspects were driving a white Toyota Etios and hijacked an Opel Corsa in Cresta Mall’s parking area. It is further said that on their way out they robbed a couple of their cell phones and other items. Just before the suspects exited the Mall, the suspects were met by the police and security guards where a shootout ensued.
One suspect was shot and injured. The suspect was taken to hospital where he is under police guard while another suspect was arrested at the scene. Two other suspects fled on foot.
During the arrest, one firearm was recovered and some of the robbed items was also recovered along with the hijacked Opel Corsa. Police established that the getaway car, utilised during the commission of the crime, was an Uber taxi.
The arrested suspects will appear in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court soon.
The Provincial Commissioner of Gauteng, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela, commended the sterling work and collaborative efforts by the Gauteng police and the security guards and also urged the community to continue to work with the police in the fight against crime by calling Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or by submitting a tip-off on the My SAPS app.
Police continue searching for the two accomplices.
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