Kuruman- Police were called in after an armed robbery that took place on at Cardington in Bothithong area, next to Kuruman.

Lieutenant Donald Mdhuli said It is alleged that three male suspects entered a business premises with a firearm to commit robbery.

“It is alleged that the business owner was robbed of his several items, including an undisclosed amount of cash, Laptop, Hairclips, Cigarettes, Airtime, as well as a vehicle which the suspects allegedly used as a get-away car” Mdhluli said.

Several Units in the police were immediately activated, which included the Highway Patrol in Kuruman, Public Order Police from Kimberley, Kimberley Air-wing, and Detectives in Bothithong. The community of Cardington assisted the police a lot as they kept an eye on the whereabouts as well as the direction taken by suspects and informed Police about it.

“The police’s chase forced the suspects to abandon the vehicle and ran into the bush. The three suspects, aged between 33 and 41, were eventually arrested. Several items, allegedly stolen during the armed robbery were also recovered.

A firearm was also recovered not far from the scene where the suspects were arrested.

The three are facing a charge of Armed Robbery and possession of suspected stolen property.

“Whilst the police were busy at the scene, two community members try to help themselves with some items, suspected to have been stolen during the armed robbery” he said.

Police managed to apprehend the two, aged between 25 and 33. All these suspects are expected to appear before the Bothithong Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

The Police Management would like to thank the community of Cardington for their help with information, as well as Police members’ swift response and cooperation.

The combination of these efforts has led to the arrest of the suspects.-TDN
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