The suspects were taken into custody after a victim reported being robbed by five individuals in a red Volkswagen Jetta at the intersection of 7th Street and Louis Botha Avenue in Orange Grove.¹ ²
The victim, a man, was robbed of his money, cellphones, and even had funds transferred from his bank account to the suspects' devices. He reported the incident to officers at a BP filling station on Louis Botha Avenue, who quickly sprang into action.
Through effective teamwork involving private security, JMPD CCTV, Tactical Response Units (TRU), and SAPS, the suspects were tracked down to a parking area near Pick ‘n Pay in Bramley View and arrested inside the mall. All stolen items were recovered from the suspects during the arrest.
The suspects, whose names were not released, are facing charges of robbery and possession of stolen property. They are currently being held at Norwood SAPS, awaiting a court appearance.