Suspects arrested for car jacking and armed robbery in Umlazi

Umlazi Crime Intelligence Unit arrested a 29-year-old man for armed robbery today, 28 January 2015. He was arrested at Illovu area near KwaMakhutha after they followed up information about his whereabouts. The suspect is believed to be a mastermind of gang that is allegedly involved in robbing vehicles delivering cigarettes in KwaDabeka and the surroundings and will be joining other 2 suspects who were already in custody for the same case. He might be linked to other similar robberies that were reported in other areas. The arrested suspect is due to appear in the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court soon.

On 18 December 2014 during the day the victim was at KwaDabeka area delivering cigarettes in one of the shops when he was approached by 2 suspects who were armed with firearms. They took cigarettes and loaded it into their own vehicle and fled the scene. A case of robbery was opened at KwaDabeka and the members started to look for the suspects. They followed up information that the suspect’s vehicle was seen at KwaMashu area and they found it with 2 occupants. The suspects were arrested and the vehicle was found with stolen cigarettes. Both suspects were charged with armed robbery.

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Mmamonnye Ngobeni commended the KwaDabeka and Umlazi Crime Intelligence Unit for the arrest they made. ‘This is a true reflection that our members are committed in fighting trio crimes in the province. The arrested suspects will be profiled and see if they are not linked to other similar cases in the province,’ she said.

Suspects arrested for car jacking and armed robbery in Umlazi

Three suspects swiftly arrested and stolen goods recovered within hours after armed robbery of truck

Police at Ematsheni received a report of an armed robbery at B Location, Ematsheni on 21 December 2014 just after midnight. A soft drink delivery truck was travelling through the area when they were stopped by a group of people. The occupants of the truck were threatened with a firearm and one of them was injured when he was assaulted with a bottle. The suspects stole several cases of soft drinks from the truck. Police immediately began their investigation which led them to homes in the surrounding area.

By 10:00 that same morning they had rounded up and have arrested 8 people, recovered a large quantity of the stolen cold drinks and 3 cell phones. A licensed firearm was also seized which is suspected to have been used in the robbery. The suspects aged, 19-35, are set to appear in the Bergville Magistrate’s Court tomorrow, 23 December 2014, on charges of armed robbery.

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Mmamonnye Ngobeni applauded police for the swift response which led to the arrest of the suspects. “We will not tolerate people who are looting goods from trucks especially during this festive season. We are warning criminals that police are out in numbers and we will make sure that they are brought to book,” she said.

Three suspects swiftly arrested and stolen goods recovered within hours after armed robbery of truck

Three suspects swiftly arrested and stolen goods recovered within hours after armed robbery of truck

Police at Ematsheni received a report of an armed robbery at B Location, Ematsheni on 21 December 2014 just after midnight. A soft drink delivery truck was travelling through the area when they were stopped by a group of people. The occupants of the truck were threatened with a firearm and one of them was injured when he was assaulted with a bottle. The suspects stole several cases of soft drinks from the truck. Police immediately began their investigation which led them to homes in the surrounding area.

By 10:00 that same morning they had rounded up and have arrested 8 people, recovered a large quantity of the stolen cold drinks and 3 cell phones. A licensed firearm was also seized which is suspected to have been used in the robbery. The suspects aged, 19-35, are set to appear in the Bergville Magistrate’s Court tomorrow, 23 December 2014, on charges of armed robbery.

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Mmamonnye Ngobeni applauded police for the swift response which led to the arrest of the suspects. “We will not tolerate people who are looting goods from trucks especially during this festive season. We are warning criminals that police are out in numbers and we will make sure that they are brought to book,” she said.

Three suspects swiftly arrested and stolen goods recovered within hours after armed robbery of truck

Brave police couple foil hijacking/ armed robbery in Khayelitsha

The Koegelenberg Sergeants, Francois and Shiela, are not only partners in marriage but they are formidable police partners. They recently had a split second to defuse an armed robbery.

This heroic instance occurred on Wednesday 2014-05-21 at approximately 15:00 at the busy Metro Chain store in Town 2, Khayelitsha.

They were patrolling the area when they spotted 2 suspects armed with pistols approaching a vehicle from both sides.

They both tactically moved towards the scene and started to fire warning shots. Both suspects turned around and ran to different directions. The officers ensured that the 2 people did not fall victim to brazen criminals.

The visible traumatised victims were taken to Harare SAPS for counseling.

The Station Commander of Harare SAPS, Colonel Raboliba, commended the members for their bravery.

Brave police couple foil hijacking/ armed robbery in Khayelitsha

Brave police couple foil hijacking/ armed robbery in Khayelitsha

The Koegelenberg Sergeants, Francois and Shiela, are not only partners in marriage but they are formidable police partners. They recently had a split second to defuse an armed robbery.

This heroic instance occurred on Wednesday 2014-05-21 at approximately 15:00 at the busy Metro Chain store in Town 2, Khayelitsha.

They were patrolling the area when they spotted 2 suspects armed with pistols approaching a vehicle from both sides.

They both tactically moved towards the scene and started to fire warning shots. Both suspects turned around and ran to different directions. The officers ensured that the 2 people did not fall victim to brazen criminals.

The visible traumatised victims were taken to Harare SAPS for counseling.

The Station Commander of Harare SAPS, Colonel Raboliba, commended the members for their bravery.

Brave police couple foil hijacking/ armed robbery in Khayelitsha