By Obakeng Maje
Hartswater-Police are investigating a business robbery after a tuck shop in Utlwanang, Hartswater was allegedly robbed by four men on Wednesday at approximately 09:00am.
“Two of the four men allegedly entered the tuck shop and threatened the tuck shop owner with a knife and a firearm while the other two were spotted keeping guard outside” lieutenant Sergio Kock said.
The suspects took undisclosed amount of cash, cigarettes and airtime from the tuck shop and fled the scene said Kock. Police said community members witnessed the incident and gave chase and managed to arrest one suspect minutes later and handed him over to the police.
The Hartswater police acted swiftly and later managed to arrest the other two male suspects.
“The police are still searching for the gun, the goods taken and the fourth suspect who is still at large” Kock continues.
The police requests assistance with regard to the incident and the arrest of the fourth male suspect.
Anyone with information can call Detective Lieutenant Moseke at 083 378 7846.
The police also thank the community and SAPS members involved for a job well done.
“This is partnership policing at its best. The male suspects aged 18, 20 and 21 will be appearing in the Hartswater Magistrates’ Court soon” Kock concludes.
The investigation continues.
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