By OBAKENG MAJE
16 October 2024- A man (42) was arrested for business robbery, malicious damage to property and attempted murder in Taung. It is alleged that, five suspects robbed a tuck shop in Bonita Park, near Hartswater on 15 October 2024.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said a team comprising of Hartswater K9 unit, Pampierstad Visible Policing and Detectives, and Taung SAPS, were mobilised to operationalise information received that the suspects allegedly fled in a red Toyota Corolla in the direction of Taung.
“With the assistance of a drone search, one of the suspects, was found hiding in the bush and was successfully arrested at approximately 6pm.
The search team, assisted by the Northern Cape SAPS Airwing, is continuing with a search for four suspects who are believed to still be at large. The police are investigating cases of business robbery, malicious damage to property, and attempted murder,” she said.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, commended the inter provincial collaboration together with the community, which led to the arrest of the suspect.
Otola said anyone who has information regarding the incident is urged to report to SAPS at 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS App. She said all information will be handled confidentially.
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