By OBAKENG MAJE
Two men aged (28) and 32 respectively, briefly appeared before the Brits Magistrate’s Court of business robbery, attempted murder and unlawful possession of firearm. Reabetswe Seeti (28) and Tiabu Mthimunyi (32), were arrested by the members of Letlhabile Detectives and Visible Policing on 2 April 2024.
According to the North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone, the police received a tip-off regarding a robbery at Letlhabile Shopping Complex.
“On arrival at the scene, the police were briefed about the suspects and a Nissan NP 200 bakkie, allegedly used to flee from the scene. A search was launched and a vehicle matching the given description was spotted at Centreville, but without occupants.
“The police continued with the search and ultimately spotted a group of men entering two suspicious vehicles, a white Volkswagen Polo and a Kia Rio. The said cars sped off and that led to a car chase,” he said.
Mokgwabone further said, the occupants of the two cars allegedly shot at the police, who returned fire. He added that the Kia Rio with four occupants was followed after the cars took different directions and two suspects were ultimately arrested, while the other two ran away.
“One of the suspects sustained injury on the leg. The police searched the car and found an undisclosed amount of cash, a firearm and two cell phones belonging to the supermarket employees.
“The police also found and confiscated the Volkswagen Polo, which was used by the suspects. They were charged for business robbery, attempted murder and unlawful possession of a firearm. The matter was postponed to 10 April 2024, for bail application,” said Mokgwabone.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, hailed the police for their rapid response, which led to the success.
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