Kirstenhof mall jewellery shop robbers in shootout with police

South African Police Service

Kirstenhof mall jewellery shop robbers in shootout with police
Kirstenhof mall jewellery shop robbers in shootout with police

Vigilant police on-duty member stationed in Kirstenhof stopped Business robbers in their tracks at a mall in Kirstenhof on the afternoon of 19 August 2019. The member was in the mall when he observed the incident, he gave chase, and shots were fired with no injuries reported.

According to available information, five suspects, two armed, perpetrated a business robbery at a jewellery shop. The member stopped them while they were trying to flee. Two men aged 24 and 28 were arrested. Once they are charged, the suspects will appear in Wynberg Magistrate’s Court. Three more suspects are being sought.

The Western Cape Acting Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sindile Mfazi commended the member for his bravery and ensuring that the suspects are brought to book.

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