Uitenhage police have arrested three more suspects in connection with a business robbery on Friday.
Police spokesperson, Captain Gerda Swart, said that the suspects were arrested on Sunday.
“It is alleged that four suspects, one armed with a firearm, threatened the shop owner and attempted to gain access to the cash register but failed. The suspects then took cellphones and fled on foot from the scene,” Swart said.
“Community members visiting the gym, next to the shop, who noticed the robbery acted swiftly and arrested a 24-year-old male suspect on the spot. The suspect was handed over to the police for detention.,” she said.
‘The other three suspects were arrested at their respective homes this morning, Sunday, 17 September 2017.”
Uitenhage Station Commander, Brigadier Laurence Soekoe lauded the community for their quick response.
"The role of community involvement is pivotal in assisting us to arrest suspected criminals, and it is imperative to win the war against crime. We applaud them for their swift action," he said.
The four, aged between 18 - 31-years-old, are due to appear in the Uitenhage Magistrate's court on Monday on a charge of business robbery.
Police said it is alleged that a replica firearm was used in the commission of the offence.
