George, 5 February 2026 – Police and community members acted quickly on Wednesday afternoon to apprehend three men following an armed robbery at a spaza shop in Pacaltsdorp, resulting in the recovery of stolen items, the seizure of an unlicensed firearm, and the arrest of the suspects.
The incident occurred at approximately 16:30 on 4 February 2026 at a spaza shop located in Japonica Street, New Dawn Park, Pacaltsdorp. Officers from Pacaltsdorp police, supported by the Outeniqua K9 unit and members of the Garden Route District Crime Combatting Team, responded swiftly to the report of the robbery.
Upon arrival, police encountered a group of community members who had already pursued the suspects and cornered one man in the vicinity. Officers took the individual into custody without further incident.
A follow-up search was conducted in the bushes at Zone 06 in Thembalethu, where two additional suspects were located and detained. During a search of the pair, police recovered a 9mm pistol, several cell phones, packets of cigarettes, and cash. Authorities believe some of these items were taken during the robbery at the spaza shop.
Reports indicate that a bystander sustained a gunshot wound to the leg during the confrontation with the alleged robbers. The injured man was transported to hospital for medical treatment.
The three suspects remain in police custody and are facing charges including attempted murder, robbery, and possession of an unlicensed firearm. They are expected to appear in court once formal charges have been finalized.
The collaborative effort between law enforcement and the local community contributed to the rapid resolution of the incident and the removal of an unlicensed firearm from circulation. Investigations are ongoing.
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Four Suspects Arrested Following Cash-in-Transit Heist on West Rand
Johannesburg – The South African Police Service has successfully apprehended four individuals linked to a cash-in-transit robbery that took place on Wednesday, 4 February 2026.
The incident occurred at approximately 16:40 along the R28 road, adjacent to Extension 11 in Mohlakeng, West Rand. According to police reports, the suspects were targeted in a swift tactical operation later that same day in Kagiso, also on the West Rand.
The arrests followed actionable intelligence gathered by police units. During the operation, officers recovered two vehicles – a Mercedes-Benz and a Toyota C-HR – along with two rifles, two magazines, ammunition, and additional items believed to be connected to the crime.
The operation demonstrated effective coordination among several specialised police units, including Crime Intelligence, the CIT Team, West Rand Tactical Response Team (TRT), Police Emergency Services (PES) Flexi, and the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Specialised Services.
All four suspects are expected to appear in the Randfontein Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 6 February 2026, where formal charges related to the cash-in-transit heist will be presented.
Police have not released further details about the suspects or the exact amount of cash targeted in the robbery, but the rapid response and recovery of evidence have been highlighted as key outcomes of the joint effort.
Authorities continue to urge members of the public with any information related to cash-in-transit crimes to come forward through the SAPS Crime Stop line or nearest police station.
