Police on 26 September 2019, received information about a group of suspects who were going to rob a jewellery shop at Clearwater Mall in Roodepoort. The information was operationalised and police kept close observation.
The suspects went into the shop but were disturbed and panicked then get into their getaway car and drove off. Police reacted and followed the suspects as they sped off and jumped into a house White City, Soweto. Police tactically went in and managed to arrest one suspect whilst three suspects fled.
The arrested suspect was found in possession of a pistol with serial number filed-off. The suspect pointed out a backyard room where police went and found an AK47 rifle in a bag. The suspects were allegedly carrying the same bag when they got out of their silver BMW.
The search for the remaining suspects is underway. Police are appealing to anyone who might have information about their whereabouts to please contact the nearest police station or crime stop on 08600 10111.
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