Sunday, November 10, 2013

Crimes of the South African Police Service

Cops Arrested Robbing A Store
Posted by: Natalie Simon    Tags:  SAPS    Posted date:  September 10, 2013  

Kimberley – Two police officers and 2 civilians were arrested while trying to break into a store in Jan Kempdorp in the Northern Cape on Monday night. Responding to information that a shop in the area was to be burgled a team of police units set up an operation to catch the alleged suspects.

A group of undercover police officials laid in wait inside the shop. At about 11.30pm police officers heard noises on the roof as the suspects cut the alarm wires. At around 1.30am, unaware of the awaiting officers, the suspects broke into the shop.

The police immediately arrested the 4 suspects, 2 of which turned out to be police constables. One of the suspects was shot in the leg while trying to flee the scene. He was taken to hospital for treatment.

The suspects have been detained on charges of Housebreaking (business) and possession of an unlicensed firearm. They are expected to appear in the Jan Kempdorp magistrates court tomorrow.

The matter will also be investigated by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID).