VW driver wanted for armed robbery in Tzaneen area arrested

CRIME

By Agreement Mabunda

TZANEEN-A 24-year-old male suspect arrested during an intelligence-led operation along R71 Tzaneen Makgobasloof Road in Tzaneen during a collaborative operation on Tuesday 05 September 2023. 

During the operation, Police’ spotted a wanted motor vehicle, a hatchback VW Polo silver in colour, without a registration number, and tried to stop the motor vehicle, but the driver sped off.

The Police chased the suspect until he entered Merensky Farm, where he dropped the motor vehicle and he fled to the bushes on his foot. He was chased until he was arrested.

The suspect will appear before Tzaneen Magistrate Court soon, on charges of armed robbery.

Further investigation will done to determine if the suspect can be linked with other cases.

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