Two armed robbery suspects were arrested in Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, this morning, within minutes of robbing a 38-year-old woman of her handbag, cellphone, and personal items.
Colonel Priscilla Naidu says the complainant was standing at the corners of Erasmus and Admirality Way at about 8.20 am waiting for a taxi to go to work.
Two unknown men were standing with her and one of them suddenly produced a knife while the other pulled out a firearm.
They threatened her and ran off with her belongings.
Colonel Naidu says a passing motorist heard the woman screaming and offered to take her to the police station.
While on their way, they noticed a group of people and a security official with two men lying on the ground in the parking area of Pollock beach.
When they stopped, the complainant recognised the suspects. All her stolen items were in their possession. A member of the community also seized a .38 revolver and the knife.
Both suspects aged 26 and 30 years old were arrested and will appear in court soon.
Colonel Naidu said police are investigating whether the suspects could be linked to other crimes in the area.
