Durban — Three suspects are expected to appear in court after they allegedly robbed a woman of her cellphone and fled the scene in a vehicle with false number plates.
Pro Secure said that on Friday afternoon, while on patrol in the Florida Road area, the Delta 2, specialised response unit (SRU) was flagged down by a frantic woman. She said she was seated outside a local coffee shop when her cellphone was snatched from her.
“The two suspects jumped into a white Toyota sedan and fled the scene. The SRU started combing the street and spotted the vehicle. A chase ensued, with the suspects’ vehicle being boxed in by the Pro Secure Ranger,” Pro Secure said.
“The SRU member was able to apprehend the driver while a metro police foot patrol officer apprehended the second suspect.”
Pro Secure said the vehicle’s number plates did not match the licence disc, which will be further investigated by the Berea SAPS, who took over the crime scene.
“We commend the efforts and bravery of the officer and urge the public to be extra vigilant when they are out and about,” Pro Secure’s Vaughan Pillay said.
Police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Nqobile Gwala confirmed that Berea police arrested three suspects aged between 25 and 38 for robbery and using a vehicle with false number plates.
“They are expected to appear today (Monday) in the Durban Magistrate’s Court. The vehicle is in police custody,” Gwala said.
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