On 03 November 2023 at about 07:00, Welkom K9 Unit members were informed about occupants of a silver sedan who had robbed a bank card at Mannys Kroonstad. The suspects were chased by Kroonstad Neighbourhood Watch. A way-lay was conducted and the vehicle was spotted travelling at high speed from Kroonstad direction and was intercepted near Riebeeckstad, Welkom by members of Welkom K9 Unit.
While members were busy searching the two occupants, cash to the value of R3100 was found. Preliminary investigation revealed that the same suspects were at Senekal, a person was robbed of his bank card and cash that amounts to R3700 was withdrawn. The suspects, aged 36 and 48, were travelling with a rented vehicle, from a rental service of Welkom.
The two suspects were arrested for common robbery, possession of suspected stolen property and reckless and negligent driving.
The following items were seized: a silver Hyundai i20 with GP registration numbers, two cellphones, two Okapi knives, one black cap, one cream cap, slips and papers and cash that amounts to R3100.
The suspects will appear in Welkom Magistrate’s Court soon.