Hunt for suspects after shop robbery

THE POLICE have launched a search for four suspects after arresting three of their accomplices following a robbery in Wynberg this week.

Police spokesperson André Traut said the arrests had been made soon after seven armed people had robbed a shopkeeper in Ottery Road at about 8pm on Wednesday and sped off in a Toyota Avanza.

“Seven suspects entered a shop in Ottery Road and threatened the shopkeeper and his staff with firearms,” he said. “They fled the scene in a Toyota Avanza with cash, cellphones, cold drinks and sweets.

“The police were quick to respond and the getaway vehicle was spotted, which resulted in a highspeed car chase.”

The vehicle was found in Athlone, with the stolen goods in it.

Three suspects were arrested but their four accomplices escaped.

Traut said once they had been charged, the three suspects would appear in the Athlone magistrate’s court on a charge of business robbery.

The firearms used in the robbery were not found.

Anyone with information about the robbery or the whereabouts of the four wanted suspects may anonymously contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or SMS Crime Line on 32211. |