By OBAKENG MAJE
Three accused, who were arrested during a business robbery at Shoprite store in Taung are back in court. On 1 August 2022, Belcarid Salvadon Malate (39), Mosimanegape John Sebolao (49), and Monnapula Tshabadira (29) allegedly entered the store, while it was about to close and held staff captive.
They allegedly robbed them of an undisclosed amount of money and some belongings. The North West police spokesperson in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati cluster, Sgt Tryphosa van Rooyen said, the police in Taung received a call of a business robbery in progress as Shoprite was about to close.
“The Community Service Centre and Crime Prevention Unit members were immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival at the scene of the crime, the police found three suspects who were about to exit the store.
“The suspects were immediately arrested and the stolen property was confiscated. A case of business robbery was opened and the suspects appeared in the Taung Magistrate’s Court on 3 August 2022,” van Rooyen said.
However, the magistrate postponed the case to 10 August 2022 for a formal bail application and also instructed the investigating officer, Kemoletile Samuel Paul to ferry Sebolao and Malate to Taung District Hospital for medical attention.
Malate allegedly suffered injuries during his arrest, while Sebolao is diagnosed with diabetes. Also, he requested the state to ensure that Malate gets a foreign language interpreter as he is from Mozambique.
Meanwhile, the acting District Commissioner, Brigadier Tshenolo Tlotleng lauded the police for their swift response, which led to the arrests of these suspects.
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