Cops Catch 5 Robbers Red-Handed Trying to Break Into a Shop, 3 Manage to Escape
- The South African Police Service have foiled an attempted house burglary by five alleged criminals
- An off duty officer attended to a complaint at a shop in Nazareth at Ekuvukeni and was confronted by five suspects
- The officer called for backup and before support arrived three of the suspects managed to escape while two were arrested
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The South African Police Service reported that a burglary was thwarted by an off-duty cop who responded to a robbery in progress a 23:30 on Saturday night, 26 June 2021.
The officer arrived at the scene and was confronted by five alleged robbers. He called for backup and while waiting for support three of the suspects were able to escape.
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Two of the alleged burglars aged 17 and 18 were taken into custody. They were in the possession of the stolen property.
The suspects had gained access to the shop in Nazareth at Ekuvukeni by creating an opening in the roof.
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Social media reactions to the thwarted burglary
Theresa Hammond:
"Well done South African Police ServiceGod Bless Protect keep the Team Safe with the work you do, Amen"
Johannes Dassie:
"This is what I want to see, well done. Focus on what is needed to be focussed on..."
Cresencia Muzenda:
"Well done man I blue.l pray for divine protection in your in work and workplaces."
Cassidy Ncence Leonard Papu:
"These kids should be jailed so that they can know, if you commit a crime you will suffer the consequences."
Cops Bust 27 Hijackers in Sting Operation
The South African Police Service has successfully intercepted a group of 27 alleged hijackers in an intelligence-driven operation involving a multi-disciplinary team.
The SAPS Crime Intelligence, the Johannesburg Flying Squad, Gauteng Highway Patrol, EMPD Specialised Task Team and JMPD K9 Unit descended on a group of suspects preparing to hijack a truck travelling from Pretoria to Johannesburg.
A shootout with the police leaves four dead and four wounded
When the police challenged the suspects a firefight ensued which left four suspects dead and four wounded. The wounded were taken to the hospital under guard. The remaining 19 suspects were taken into custody and will be facing charges of attempted murder, conspiring to commit armed robbery, unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition and possession of vehicles suspected to stolen.
Cops applauded for rescuing 2 abandoned babies
Two incredible police officers are being celebrated for their immense selflessness.
The members of Sydenham SAPS worked tirelessly on their rest days to ensure that two abandoned babies were healthy and taken to a place of safety where they can receive the love and attention they need.
The babies, one 6 days old and the other 28 days old, were abandoned during the members' shift and they refused to rest until they were satisfied that the infants were taken care of.
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