GAUTENG – On Sunday, 16 January 2022 members of SAPS Brackendowns in collaboration with Community Policing Forum (CPF) and local security companies apprehended four suspects following a tip-off by community members.

According to a preliminary report the four suspects attempted to rob cyclists of their bicycles in Raceview, Alberton. Two suspects were swiftly apprehended by security officers, while the other two fled the scene.

SAPS Brackendowns, CPF and security officers from Fox Security, CPS Security and other role players were on high alert and immediately followed up on information.

The two suspects who fled the scene were successfully apprehended at an identified address in Brackenhurst. A search was conducted which led the police to recover drugs, suspected stolen property, ammunition and various security equipment such as alarm beams and CCTV cameras.

The four suspects are expected to appear before a Magistrates’ Court soon.

Source: South African Police Service