By Obakeng Maje

Rustenburg- Police arrested one suspect after two victims were robbed of their cellphones.

Two women were taking pictures of each other in Rustenburg CBD North West Police said.

“Two women were taking pictures and were approached by two suspect and threatened them with a knife” Captain Adele Myburgh said. 

“One of the victims ran off, but the other victim (19-year-old female) fell after she was tripped by one of the suspects and was robbed of her cellular phone that is valued at R700.00” Myburgh continues.

Community members managed to trace and arrest a 21-year-old male and handed him over to the police at Rustenburg police station.

The other suspect ran off and are still at large. The 21-year-old suspect will appear before the Rustenburg Magistrate Court for robbery charge.

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