Sunday, December 1, 2013

Crimes of the South African Police Service

Attempted farm attack: Rheenendal, Knysna, black male in police uniform arrested


11:12 Sep 1 2012 Knysna
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Attempted farm attack in Rheenendal, Knysna by a black male in police uniform:
KNYSNA - A black male suspect who the SAPS said had posed as a police officer, was apprehended following an attempted armed robbery incident at a house on a farm near Rheenendal.

His alleged accomplice had fled the scene.According to Constable Chris Spies, SAPS media liaison, rapid response from members of the Knysna police led to the arrest of the suspect at the Rheenendal road near Knysna on Saturday, September 1.

"The suspect was arrested after members of the police were informed about an attempted armed robbery at a house on a farm near Rheenendal. It is alleged that the suspects knocked on the door of the house and identified themselves as members of the police," explained Spies. A suspect whohad posed as a police officer, was apprehended following an attempted armed robbery incident at a house on a farm near Rheenendal. His alleged accomplice had fled the scene.

According to Constable Chris Spies, SAPS media liaison, rapid response from members of the Knysna police led to the arrest of the suspect at the Rheenendal road near Knysna on Saturday, September 1.

"The suspect was arrested after members of the police were informed about an attempted armed robbery at a house on a farm near Rheenendal. It is alleged that the suspects knocked on the door of the house and identified themselves as members of the police," explained Spies.

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