The South African Police Service in the Western Cape had a swift response to a recent business robbery in Knysna. As a result, five suspects have been apprehended – three in Knysna and two in Worcester.
The timely action by various police units and collaboration with local security companies led to the successful arrest of the suspects and the recovery of stolen cash.
On Tuesday, 13 June at approximately 11:45am, Knysna police received reports of a business robbery at a premises on Nelson Street.
An undisclosed amount of cash was stolen during the incident. In response, a team comprising the Knysna Crime Prevention unit, Knysna detectives, the Tsitsikamma K9 unit and a local security company was immediately assembled to investigate the crime.
The investigative team’s efforts led them to Concordia in Knysna, where they discovered a Volkswagen Jetta believed to be one of the getaway vehicles.
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Later, they proceeded to a nearby liquor outlet and successfully arrested two men in connection with the robbery. A search of the suspects and the surrounding area resulted in the recovery of an undisclosed amount of cash. The vehicle was seized and the cash was confiscated as evidence.
Following further leads, the investigation team extended its search to Worcester, where they apprehended two additional suspects on 14 June. Another suspect linked to the robbery was subsequently arrested in Knysna on 15 June.
The two suspects, aged 28 and 30, who were arrested in Knysna, made their first court appearance in the Knysna Magistrates’ Court on 15 June. They remain in custody, and the case has been postponed to 21 June 21, for a formal bail application.
The remaining three suspects, aged between 37 and 45, are currently in police custody and will appear in court once they have been formally charged.
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