The swift response from members of Goodwood SAPS led to the arrest of a 28-year-old suspect for a business robbery.
On Tuesday 18 December at about 11:10 three suspects entered a clothing store in a shopping mall in Goodwood. One of the suspects pointed a cashier with a firearm and took an undisclosed amount of cash and a number of cell phones. The suspects loaded the money and cell phones in two suit cases and two of the suspects fled the store. Following an alarm that was activated, police responded promptly and caught one suspect inside the store. A firearm was confiscated. Police further pursued the other two suspects who dropped the two suitcases at one of the entrances to the shopping centre and fled. No shots were fired. A manhunt has been launched for the two who fled.
Once charged, the suspect will appear in Goodwood Magistrate’s Court on charges of business robbery and possession firearm and ammunition.
Our members are still on the scene and crime scene experts are combing the area for clues.