A shop owner in Kariega chased after fleeing robbery suspects this morning, Friday, September 3 and with the assistance of police, successfully arrested one.
At approximately 06:45 this morning, four suspects armed with knives entered a shop in Durban Street and demanded cash.
Police spokesperson, Capt. André Beetge, said that a scuffle ensued between the shop owner and the suspects who later fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash.
“The owner chased after them on foot. A passing police vehicle noticed the owner chasing after the suspects and went to his assistance. A 40-year-old suspect was arrested. The suspect is detained on a charge of business robbery and will appear in the Kariega Magistrates Court on Monday, September 6, 2021,” Beetge said.
Any person who can assist police in tracing the outstanding suspects may contact Detective Constable Frederick Bosman at SAPS Kariega on 078 196 6590.
