Armed robber arrested, Kuruman

South African Police Service

Armed robber arrested, Kuruman
Armed robber arrested, Kuruman. Photo: SAPS

On Saturday, 11 January 2020, at about 19:00, a 20 year old man was arrested for robbery in Kuruman. It is reported that at 18:00, a 26 year old female reported at Kuruman police station that an unknown man has robbed her off her cellphone, threatening her with a knife.

Captain Nyaba, Captain Pretorius, Galeshewe HRDC members and vehicle crime investigating unit activated search for the suspect. In an hour’s time the team, accompanied by the victim, managed to arrest the suspect.

The robbed cell phone and knife used were found in possession of the suspect.

The victim applauded the police for their quick response. The suspect will appear before the Kuruman magistrate court on 13 January 2020.

South Africa Today – South Africa News

SOURCESouth African Police Service