Two suspected robbers have been arrested in Franschhoek, Cape Town on 15 June 2022. They were arrested following a robbery at Diamond Discount Liquor store in Franschhoek.
The crewman was attacked by three suspects while entering the armoured vehicle, in the process the crewman dropped the canister box. The suspects then collected the box and ran away which was later recovered at a short distance from the crime scene.
It is reported that the fidelity armed vehicle gave chase and rammed the Ford Ka straight after the attempted robbery, while fleeing the scene. The Ford Ka managed to flee.
The suspects were on foot when they were spotted by members of the community who alerted the security in the area.
The Police together with the local security company arrested the suspect.
The two suspects were ultimately arrested and the Ford Ka fled the scene but was later found abandoned. The Hawks’ were informed and took over the case for further investigation.
The two suspects have been detained and will appear in the Paarl magistrate court on 17 June 2022, for their first court appearance.
