The quick response by members of the Maitland Flying Squad resulted in the arrest of three suspects shortly after a house was burgled in Green Point this afternoon.

The SAPS members responded to a complaint of an alarm that was activated at a residence, and pursued information that the suspects fled the burglary scene in a VW T-Cross. The vehicle was spotted at the entrance to the V&A Waterfront and was pulled over.

In their attempt to evade arrest, the suspects disregarded an instruction to exit and vehicle and tried to flee. Shots were discharged and one of the suspects aged 33 sustained a gunshot and was arrested, together with two others aged 30 and 34. The stolen items and an imitation firearm were confiscated. It was established that the getaway vehicle was hired from a rental company.

Investigation also revealed that the suspects are possibly linked to other housebreaking cases in Cape Town and Woodstock. Once charged, the suspects are due to make a court appearance in Cape Town Magistrates court to face a charge of house breaking.

Source: South African Police Service