A 20 year old suspect was arrested on December 18, 2013 at around 4.40pm at extension 12 in Kagiso following an armed robbery.
On the morning of December 17 at around 4am the complainant was allegedly on his way home when suddenly two unknown men appeared. The suspects, one armed with a firearm, came from behind. The armed suspect allegedly hit the complainant with the firearm bud to the head and demanded cash. The complainant’s expensive shoes and some cash were stolen during the robbery.
The suspects fled the scene on foot but the complainant managed to identify one of them. The complainant informed some members of the community who started to search for the suspects.
One suspect was traced and eventually found. He was attacked and assaulted but was rescued by the arrival of the police. The police found the suspect lying and bleeding on the street. He sustained injuries to the head, face and body.
The suspect was taken to hospital and later to the Kagiso police custody. His accomplice is still in hiding, A case docket of armed robbery has been opened. The suspect will appear in the Kagiso Magistrates’Court soon.