3 Arrested in Giyani store robbery, including police officer
Police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba says that authorities responded to a complaint after one suspect was reportedly cornered by community members.
'Upon arrival, officers apprehended a man wearing a police reflector jacket. Another man claimed his vehicle had been stolen, but later stated he did not want to open a case, alleging the vehicle was taken by a friend.'
Preliminary investigations revealed that the third suspect, a Constable from Thohoyandou Public Order Police (POP), along with the two men, had visited the store claiming to inspect expired food. There, they threatened the store owner and stole money from the till.
Community members intervened, capturing one suspect in the reflector jacket while the driver fled.
Police subsequently arrested all three suspects and recovered R1 020 in cash and the reflector jacket used during the robbery.
The suspects are scheduled to appear in Giyani Magistrate's Court on Monday. Investigations are ongoing.
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