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Excellent collaboration between police members resulted in the speedy arrest of four suspects allegedly involved in a house robbery at a private house crossing a farm in Humansdorp, last night, October 15.
According to police spokesperson, Colonel Priscilla Naidu, it is alleged that at about 22:30, the 64-year-old complainant and his wife were watching TV in the sitting room when three unknown men entered the house and pointed at them with firearms.
“The complainant was tied with cable ties and locked in the bathroom while his wife was also tied up in the sitting room. He was assaulted but no serious injuries sustained,” said Naidu.
She said that the suspects ransacked the house loading household items, electronic equipment, and the owner’s firearm into the owner’s Toyota Fortuner.
Naidu said that when the suspects left, he managed to free himself and his wife.
She said that they rode by boat to a neighbouring farm for assistance since they stayed at a private house crossing a farm.
“Soon after police were alerted, the Toyota Fortuner was flagged, and information revealed that the vehicle was heading towards Gqeberha followed by a VW Citi Golf. The Toyota Fortuner was found abandoned near Thornhill with all its contents unloaded,” said Naidu.
She further said that at about 00:55 this morning, October 16, Gqeberha Flying Squad members were quick to spot the Citi Golf on the R102 near Kruisrivier heading towards Kariega.
“The vehicle was forced off the road and three men and a woman were arrested. Three firearms were recovered, and all the stolen goods were found in the vehicle,” said Naidu.
She said that the suspects aged between 35 and 64 years old were detained on charges of illegal possession of firearms, illegal possession of ammunition, and possession of suspected stolen property.
Naidu said that additional charges of house robbery will be included after detectives ascertain their link to the house robbery case.
Sarah Baartman District Commissioner, Maj Gen Zolani Xawuka applauded the outstanding synergy between the various police stations (Humansdorp, Thornhill, and Uitenhage) and the Flying Squad members.
“The teamwork and dedication executed by our police officials was at the forefront of our success. Their quick thinking and efficient responses undoubtedly led to the arrest of the criminals,” said Xawuka.
“Criminals are warned that our police officials are not asleep and that they will be arrested for their crimes.”
