Spaza shop armed robbers were intercepted within minutes of committing the crime on Wednesday, 24 August. SPAZA SHOP ARMED ROBBERS THREATENED A SHOPKEEPER Police spokesperson Sergeant Christopher Spies said a swift response by police and various role-players landed the two suspects behind bars within 30 minutes of an armed robbery at a Spaza shop at…
Spaza shop armed robbers were intercepted within minutes of committing the crime on Wednesday, 24 August.
SPAZA SHOP ARMED ROBBERS THREATENED A SHOPKEEPER
Police spokesperson Sergeant Christopher Spies said a swift response by police and various role-players landed the two suspects behind bars within 30 minutes of an armed robbery at a Spaza shop at Gqamlana Street, Kwanokuthula in Plettenberg Bay.
“On Wednesday, 24 August 2022 at about 11:30 members attached to Kwanokuthula police, Garden Route Flying Squad, Plettenberg Bay Crime Prevention unit and local security officers responded to an alert of the robbery of the shop which was perpetrated earlier,” said Spies.
Initial investigation revealed that three men entered the shop and one threatened the shopkeeper with a firearm.
“The suspect took two cellphones and an undisclosed amount of cash before they fled the scene by car.”Spies
DRAMATIC CHASE ENSUES IN PURSUIT OF THE SUSPECTS
He added that the vehicle was later spotted in Qolweni, Plettenberg Bay where the two occupants were arrested.An accomplice fled on foot. and a search of the vehicle, a Volkswagen Jetta, ensued during which police found a 9mm firearm with 15 rounds and a replica firearm concealed inside.
“The police confiscated the items as well as the vehicle.”Spies
The firearms and ammunition seized from the Spaza shop suspects. Photo: SAPS/ Facebook.
SPAZA SHOP ROBBERS SET TO APPEAR IN COURT
According to Spies, the two suspects 31 and 38 remain in police custody. They are scheduled to appear in the Plettenberg Bay Magistrates’ court on Friday, 26 August 2022 on a charge of business robbery.
“The 9mm firearm will also be sent to the SAPS laboratory for ballistic tests to determine whether it was involved in any other acts of criminality. Western Cape police management applauded the team for their swift response and the subsequent arrest of the pair,” he explained.
