2 guns seized . File photo: Werner Beukes/SAPA
Four men arrested with a stolen car and two guns appeared in the Strand Magistrates’ Court on Monday for house robbery.
Police spokesperson Andrè Traut said “partnership policing” and the vigilance of a private security officer led to the arrest of the suspects in Gordon’s Bay on Sunday.
“SAPS was notified by a security company that a vehicle, a white Hyundai, was flagged by Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras as having been used in a house robbery earlier this month in Durbanville,” says Traut.
“Police officers at the Gordons Bay SAPS were quick to react and started their search for the suspicious vehicle.
“The vehicle was spotted and stopped in York Street. The occupants, four males – aged 24, 27, 30 and 32 – made a brief attempt to evade arrest but were unsuccessful.
“Two unlicensed firearms without serial numbers and ammunition were discovered in the vehicle.
“The vehicle was stolen during a house robbery in Somerset West last month.”
In an unrelated matter, an investigation into the death of a 53-year-old man in Calitzdorp, on Sunday morning landed a 23-year-old man in jail.
Cops were dispatched to the scene and on arrival found the victim, who was later declared dead.
An autopsy to determine the cause of death will be done this week.
The circumstances surrounding the death are under investigation. The suspect remains in police custody and will appear in court once charged.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stop at 08600 10111.
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