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Backup arrived swiftly in the form of officer Shaun Siems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dramatic-chase-ensues\">Dramatic chase ensues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As officers arrived, the suspects were spotted fleeing the scene along Plattekloof Road, sparking a foot pursuit through the area. 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