A 24-hour crime spree by three alleged robbers ended in a high-speed chase at 09:50 this morning, June 15 on the M4 freeway in Gqeberha.
According to Captain André Beetge, police spokesperson, it is alleged that several street robberies have been committed in the SAPS Humewood and SAPS Mount Road policing areas since yesterday afternoon.
“Further information emerged that the robbers were using a white VW Polo with no number plates and were driving around Gqeberha, robbing people on the streets of their cell phones and valuables. An alert was communicated to all police members to be on the lookout for the suspects and the vehicle,” said Beetge.
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At about 09:40 this morning, the vehicle was spotted by SAPS Mount Road Task Team members on the M4 freeway. The vehicle was speeding, and a police chase ensued through Sydenham, Sidwell and New Brighton streets.
“Gqeberha K9 unit members provided backup, and after a 10-minute chase, the driver of the VW Polo lost control and crashed into the railway line and a boundary wall on Eveready Road, New Brighton.
“As the three suspects got out of the vehicle and attempted to flee, two were arrested by the Task Team members, while the third suspect was apprehended by K9 ‘Goliath’.”
The three suspects, aged 20, 21 and 25 years old, were detained and several cell phones and personal items believed to be stolen property were confiscated.
“The vehicle was also confiscated and will form part of the investigation. A replica firearm that was thought to have been used to commit the robberies was also found in the vehicle.
The suspects are expected to appear in the Gqeberha Magistrate’s Court on Monday, June 19 on robbery charges. Detectives are busy probing their possible link to several cases.
