Alexandra: A multidisciplinary and intelligence-driven operation led to the arrest of four males who are suspected to be involved in a spate of house robberies, house burglaries, and car hijackings around Gauteng. The suspects were apprehended in Alexandra on Friday, 08 November 2024, and have been charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, possession of ammunition, possession of suspected stolen property, and house robbery. More charges might be added as the investigation continues.
According to South African Police Service, police received information about suspects involved in committing house robberies, house burglaries, and car hijackings in the Gauteng area. It was further reported that the suspects were using a VW Caddy Panel Van to commit these crimes.
A team comprising members from the South African Police Service, Gauteng Traffic Police Airwing, CAP Specialised Operations, Tracker Connect, and Badboyz Security was activated to be on the lookout for the suspects.
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4, the team spotted the suspects’ vehicle in Alexandra, which had four occupants. The suspects were intercepted as they entered a shopping mall. A large amount of suspected stolen property, including jewellery, was found in their possession. Additionally, the suspects were found with an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. All four suspects were arrested on the scene.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the same suspects committed a house robbery in Norwood on 07 November 2024, during which the victims were severely assaulted, and the suspects made off with valuable items from the house.
The suspects are expected to appear before Alexandra Magistrate Courts on Monday, 11 November 2024.