Armed robbery, theft of vehicle, 3 arrested, Phoenix

South African Police Service

Armed robbery, theft of vehicle, 3 arrested, Phoenix
Armed robbery, theft of vehicle, 3 arrested, Phoenix

Three suspects are expected to appear in the Verulam Magistrate’s Court on Monday 7 October 2019, facing charges of robbery and theft of motor vehicle. They were arrested after police officers traced them to their homes in Phoenix.

At 21:30, on 3 October 2019, the victim (42) was at the corner of Hannaford and Sunford Road as he departed from a local shop when he was approached by three armed men. He was threatened with a pistol and knives. The suspects robbed him of an undisclosed amount of cash and car keys before driving away in his vehicle which was parked on the road.

A case of robbery and theft of motor vehicle was opened at the Phoenix police station.

A dedicated team of detectives was assembled and they immediately initiated an investigation. Detectives probing the robbery were able to identify the suspects and swooped on their homes. Three suspects were arrested and police also recovered the stolen vehicle.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service