Two men, both aged 28, were arrested by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) for robbery and possession of a dangerous weapon in Hillbrow.
Superintendent Xolani Fihla, spokesperson for the JMPD said the duo was arrested by the metro police’s undercover reaction unit near the infamous Vannin Court – a well-known hijacked building characterized with violent crime.
“On Sunday, October 29, whilst conducting foot patrols at Twist Street and Pietersen Street in Hillbrow following robberies happening around Vannin Court, officers heard a lady screaming and noticed two males, with one choking her from behind and the other male searching her,” said Fihla.
The JMPD officers intervened immediately, by confronting the assailants and apprehending both of them.
“When searched, a knife, a cellphone, a power bank, and a driver’s license were found in their possession. Upon apprehension, it was discovered that the suspects are linked to several robberies in the area including the robbery of tourists as seen in multiple videos circulating on social media,” said Fihla.
The two were detained at the Hilbrow police station where a case docket was opened for further investigation.
-IOL
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