Three men have been arrested following two separate business robberies in Qumbu CBD on Monday, 2 November, and Tuesday, 3 November 2026.
In the first incident, two armed suspects allegedly stormed a supermarket at around 11am on Monday, pointed a firearm at tellers and demanded cash before fleeing with an undisclosed amount.
Following investigations, Qumbu police arrested two suspects, aged 32 and 35. The younger suspect was found in possession of an unlicensed 9mm pistol with an erased serial number and 14 rounds of ammunition.
In a separate incident discovered on Tuesday morning, a business was broken into and several laptops and other items stolen.
Police traced and arrested a 27-year-old suspect at Betterlife residential area, where three laptops and stolen mobile phone accessories were recovered.
The three suspects are expected to appear before the Qumbu Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 5 November, facing charges including business robbery, business burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.
OR Tambo District Commissioner Major General Norman Modishana commended Qumbu police for their swift response and the arrests.
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