South African Police Arrests 5 Suspected Arm Robbers In Possession Of Toy Guns At Vaal Mall

By: Thandeka Kosa, South Africa

The South African Police Service (SAPS), on Monday, arrested five suspects in connection with a dramatic robbery that happened at Vaal Mall.

The suspects, two males and three females, were arrested for using toy guns for the robbery. They were detained and arraigned in court.

According to the Police Spokesperson, Sergeant Sabelo Sigcu, a business robbery case has been registered with Vanderbijlpark SAPS, and the investigation is ongoing.

He explained that the incident began when the suspects entered the jewelry store acting as ordinary customers and pulled out what appeared to be a firearm, before pointing it at the shop workers, while binding them with cable ties.

The spokesman said the suspects stole some valuable jewelries and fled the scene. However, “One worker managed to free themselves, release the others, and alert mall security,” he said.

He also explained that security personnel, along with car guards, swiftly closed all exits, and Fidelity ADT Vaal responded to the scene.

“The suspects were found fleeing towards the parking area. The security team and police officers worked together to apprehend all five suspects near their getaway vehicle, a red Polo. It was then discovered that the gun used in the robbery was a toy.

“All stolen jewelry and money were recovered during the arrest,” the spokesman said.