MOSSEL BAY NEWS - Shortly after three men robbed a business in Marsh Street early this morning (Wednesday, 18 October), the KwaNonqaba police arrested one of the suspects in Asla Park.
At approximately 04:00 the trio broke into a business run by foreign nationals in Marsh Street.
The suspects entered the business through the roof of the building and accosted the family, asleep in the shop and robbed family members at gunpoint.
The robbers made off with cellular phones, computer tablets and laptop computers and a sizable amount of money.
However, officers of the KwaNonqaba Police Station on routine patrol in Adriaans Road minutes later noticed an Opel Corsa vehicle with three occupants that acted suspiciously.
The police officers decided to investigate, but when they approached the Corsa the driver sped off.
The police gave chase and managed to apprehend the driver of the vehicle in Willowmore Street in Asla Park.
The two passengers managed to escape.
The police found a revolver in the jacket pocket of the driver.
In the vehicle the police found a 32-inch television, cellphones, computer tablets and almost R13 000 in cash.
The revolver was reported as stolen in George in 2016.
Constable Thobani Kumkani of the KwaNonqaba Police Station with the Opel Corsa the suspect was driving. Photo: Nickey le Roux
The driver of the vehicle was arrested and the vehicle was impounded. At the KwaNonqaba Police Station, the officers who made the arrest learnt of the robbery of the business in Marsh Street, whereafter the victims positively identified some of their possessions.
As it seemed as if the driver of the vehicle was unfamiliar with the vehicle, the police will investigate whether the vehicle was reported stolen elsewhere.
KwaNonqaba police communications officer Sgt Kapp commended the team that apprehended the perpetrators for its vigilance.
The KwaNonqaba Police will investigate charges of the illegal possession of a firearm and the possession of suspected stolen goods.
ARTICLE: NICKEY LE ROUX, MOSSEL BAY ADVERTISER NEWS EDITOR
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