09-05-2025
One arrested after armed robbery at Meadowdale Mall
One arrested after armed robbery at Meadowdale Mall
The Bedfordview SAPS is continuing efforts to find and arrest more thieves after they committed a business robbery at the Dis-Chem in the Meadowdale Mall shortly after 10:00 on May 2.
'The complainant, a security guard, reported that while on duty, he was threatened with a firearm,' said.
Bedfordview SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Lillian Modiga, who confirmed five unknown males were involved in the robbery.
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'The incident occurred when a driver dropped off two suspects, drove off and later returned to drop off another two suspects,' she explained.
One male remained at the entrance, acting as a lookout, while the others entered the store and stole several perfumes.
'After the theft, the suspects fled the scene in a silver Kia Picanto,' said Modiga.
Later that same day, officers traced the men and arrested one in Jeppe Town, whom they found with perfumes matching those stolen from the shop at the mall.
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The SAPS arrested and charged the man for possession of stolen goods and a stolen motor vehicle.
The case remains under investigation as the police try to locate the remaining robbers.
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