Police in Gauteng are calling on victims to come forward after the gang suspected to be responsible was arrested on Sunday, 01 January 2023.
The arrest was effected after several videos emerged whereby the gang of about four to five men attacked the victims and robbed them of their belongings. Some of the suspects are said to be hiding at an abandoned flat in Hillbrow.
#sapsGP #SAPS National Commissioner & multidisciplinary team of #OperationOKaeMolao will work throughout the night to ensure that people are safe as they cross over into the New Year. Several people have been arrested for various crimes that include fraud. SW pic.twitter.com/7q3kye1Fnv
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) December 31, 2022
Members from the South African Police Service and Johannesburg Metro Police Department kept close observation of the gang until they pounced on them soon after they robbed yet another person.
The victims and those with information can call Lieutenant Colonel Rivalani Nkotswi at 082 319 9955. Tip-offs and information can also be sent via MySAPS App or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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