By Obakeng Maje
Taung-North West police confirmed that they have arrested one of Taung prominent businessmen on Tuesday.

Captain Pelonomi Makau said a taxi owner was allegedly arrested after a shoot-out with police.

“A suspect was allegedly involved in armed robbery at Molelema village, near Taung. A chinese shop was robbed and undisclosed amount of money, cigarettes and airtime vouchers were allegedly stolen” Makau said.

Police said a Chinese owner screamed for help after he was robbed.

Four suspects were allegedly travelling with a minibus taxi and they were chased by community members.

Police Dog unit from Hartswater were summoned to the scene where a shoot-out broke out.

“A suspect will appear at Taung Magistrate Court for robbery and attempted murder” Makau said.

The police allegedly chased the suspects until to the nearest neighbourhood, Pitsong village.

They allegedly cornered the suspects and some of them escape unharmed.

“A prominent taxi owner was allegedly arrested and will appear in court” Makau said.-TDN
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