Alex residents arrest robbers and save the day
ALEXANDRA - Woman recovers stolen handbag from robbers apprehended by residents.
A woman was fortunate enough to recover her handbag with the public’s help after armed robbers allegedly held her up with a gun and robbed her.
Police spokesperson Captain Allie Kodisang said the incident occurred at about 8.45am on 30 March when the victim was walking along Vincent Tshabalala Road to the Alex Mall with a friend. She had a handbag with her.
Two suspects, one armed with a gun, confronted them and allegedly demanded the bag which contained a passport, two cellphones, a tablet and a purse, all to the value of R2 000.
After the robbery, the victim alerted residents nearby who apprehended the suspects and handed them over to the police.
The bag with its contents was recovered and handed back to the victim while the gun was sent for forensic testing to determine if it is linked to other crimes.
Details: Alex Police Station 011 431 7718/9
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