KARIEGA – In a concerted effort to address the commission of serious and violent crimes in the Kamesh policing area, alert members of SAPS Kamesh immediately responded to information about a suspect who had allegedly robbed a person at gunpoint this morning.
It is alleged that at about 08:37, the victim was approached by a cyclist while walking in McNaughton Avenue. The cyclist demanded cash and the victim’s jacket. When the victim refused, the cyclist pointed him with a firearm and fired a shot into the ground. The complainant handed his jacket and the cash to the suspect. The suspect then cycled off and disappeared into a crowd of learners.
The complainant immediately reported the robbery at the local police station. SAPS members started searching for the suspect and spotted him in Gazi Street. He was arrested and a 9mm pistol (serial number filed off) and 9mm rounds were found in his possession.
The 32-year-old male suspect was detained on charges of possession of a prohibited firearm, illegal possession of ammunition and robbery with a firearm.
The suspect is due to appear in the Kariega Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 24 February 2022 on the said charges.
Source: South African Police Service