A 41-YEAR-OLD man was arrested for a business robbery at Ipopeng squatter camp in the Free State on Monday, 24 January.
His arrest follows a robbery at a post office in Mangaung Metro on Tuesday, 4 January.
According to Lieutenant-Colonel Thabo Covane, a report made by a 41-year-old complainant and the manager revealed that the first suspect arrived at the post office at about 3.55pm and bought an A4-size envelope.
“She turned away from the counter as if to invite the second suspect in.
“The second suspect stormed into the building and grabbed the postman who was busy sweeping the floor from behind, holding the firearm against his head,” Covane said in a statement.
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He said the first suspect ran around the counter and pointed at the teller and the complainant with a firearm.
“She then threatened the complainant to open the safe. The suspects helped themselves to an undisclosed amount of money and then fled the scene,” Covane said.
On Monday 24 January the Mangaung Metro Tactical Response Team received information that led to the arrest of the suspect.
“Upon searching the house, the team discovered a huge amount of money in a black plastic bag hidden in the headboard,” Covane said.
The suspect is expected to appear in the Smithfield Magistrates Court on Wednesday 26 January.
