Johannesburg police on Friday said they had apprehended two suspects for armed robbery and the possession of an unlicensed firearm, making the arrest in the city centre.
Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Xoli Mbhele said that on Thursday, three suspects had allegedly robbed a 33-year-old man on the corner of Jeppe and Mooi streets.
“[The] victim was coming from work when he was confronted by the suspects,” said Mbhele, “One of [the suspects] pointed [the firearm at him] while [the] other suspects searched him.”
The suspects took the victim’s bag and his cellphone but police dressed in civilian clothes managed to arrest two of the suspects close to the scene of the crime and the victim’s belongings were recovered, along with the illegal firearm.
“One suspect fled the scene and police are investigating,” said Mbhele.
The two suspects are expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
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