Two suspects were arrested in a house robbery in Kwazakele, while a vehicle was recovered abandoned after a house robbery in Bushy Park last night, 23 April.
Capt Sandra Janse Van Rensburg, police spokesperson, said in the first house robbery it is alleged that at approximately 19:15 in Seaview Road, Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) the complainant was at home with his parents.
“When he went outside with his dog he was confronted by five suspects, of which three were armed with firearms. The suspects forced the complainant back into the house where he was tied up. They demanded money and firearms,” Janse van Rensburg said.
While the one suspect stayed with the complainant and his parents, the others ransacked the house. Cash, cellphones, a TV and jewellery were taken. They left taking the complainant’s vehicle – a white Ford Ranger bakkie.
“On Saturday, 24 April at approximately 01:30 the vehicle was found abandoned on the Old Uitenhage Road. No shots were fire and no one was injured during the robbery. Kabega Park detectives are investigating a case of house robbery.”
In another unrelated house robbery in Kwazakele, it is alleged than on Friday, 23 April at approximately 20:30 the complainant and his wife arrived home in Zokwana Street, Kwazakele.
“As they were entering the house, two suspects attacked the complainant and assaulted him. They searched them and the suspects fled with two cell phones and cash. The alleged suspects are known to the complainant and he contacted the police, who immediately followed up on the robbery.”
Both suspects, aged 28 and 42, were arrested at their house and the cell phones were recovered.
The suspects will appear in the New Brighton Magistrate’s court on Monday, 26 April on charges of house robbery.
“Anyone who can assist SAPS Kabega Park with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspects involved in the house robbery [Bushy Park] can contact the Kabega Park Crime office on 082 302 6159 or Crime Stop 08600 10111 or their nearest police station.”
