Four arrested for business robbery with a firearm in Kempton Park

Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Public Order Policing (POPS), Dog unit (K9), Northern Region Task Team and Kempton Park Precinct Officers, conducted a high density operation and four (4) male suspects between the ages of 27 and 35, were apprehended.

As EMPD Officers were busy at the corner of Highveld and Agony street they were approached by a disturbed passerby, alleging that, a supermarket has just been robbed, not far from the roving roadblock and the description of the
vehicle in the commission, was given.

Officers responded and while driving on Highveld road, a blue Toyota Corolla hatchback, fitting the description of the wanted, with four (4) male occupants, was spotted and an attempt to stop it, failed as the Corolla drove away. A chase ensued and the Toyota, was cornered not far, from the Kempton Park prescient.

The Toyota Corolla and occupants, were thoroughly searched and Officers uncovered 2x smartphones, undisclosed amount of cash, 7x tins of baby formula, a 9mm pistol with serial numbers tempered with plus, live rounds.

The foursome, facing charges of possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition, reckless and negligent driving, possession of suspected stolen items and possible armed robbery, were handcuffed and marched to the Kempton Park police station.

They will appear at Kempton Magistrate’s Court soon.