Cape Town - Five suspects aged between 22 and 29 years-old have been arrested for alleged house robbery at the weekend.
Police spokesperson Ndakhe Gwala said the suspects went to an address in Masonwabe Road, Masiphumelele at around 10:50pm on Saturday, and forced entry before demanding money from the owner, who managed to alert the police.
“Constable Chadewell Makanda from Ocean View SAPS responded and arrested the four male suspects and a female for house robbery, pointing of a firearm and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.
“The suspects are expected to make their court appearance in the Simon’s Town Magistrate’s court on Wednesday,” Gwala said.
Meanwhile, members of the Maitland Flying Squad spotted a stolen vehicle on the R300 freeway on Monday.
Gwala said a high speed chase ensued and police fired shots at the vehicle until the suspects collided with a barrier on the N2 and stopped.
“The members searched the vehicle and found a 9mm pistol with a magazine and 15 rounds of ammunition. Three males aged 24, 30 and 35 were arrested for possession of a stolen motor vehicle and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
“The suspects will appear in the Blue Downs Magistrate’s court on Thursday, 20 October 2022 on the mentioned charges,” said Gwala.
Cape Times