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Police foil armed robbery at a Somerset West mall

South African Police Service

The quick response by members of Somerset West police has led to arrest of three suspects who made an attempt to perpetrate an armed robbery at a fast food outlet this morning at around 06:15 at a mall in Somerset West.

Police were alerted of a robbery in progress at the establishment and reacted swiftly. Upon their arrival on the scene, four suspects made an attempt to flee. Police managed to apprehend three of the four aged 32, 41 and 41, and confiscate two prohibited firearms. The fourth suspect evaded arrest and is being sought.

The suspects who are from Makhaza Khayelitsha is due in court once they have been charged.

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