Media Statement from Eastern Cape Media Centre
Corporate Communication
South African Police Service

KING WILIAM’S TOWN: Two suspects aged 22 and 24 were arrested for business robbery by the Dutywa Police. The allegation is that the two suspects went to the to a shop at Chizela Village Dutywa on Sunday 27 March 2016 at about 14:00.

When the shop assistant was about to assist them, one of the suspects drew a knife and demanded money. The shop assistant, a woman, gave them the money (undisclosed amount). The suspects further robbed her of her cell phone. Both men fled on foot but fortunately the victim identified them. Police with the help of the community traced them.

They were found on Sunday 27 March 2016 during the evening. Both suspects were arrested and charged with business robbery. The two suspects will appear before the Dutywa Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 29 March 2016 on charges of business robbery.

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