North West: Rustenburg: Enhanced police visibility in line with the #Back2Basics approach towards policing paid off when police in Rustenburg apprehended a 36- year-old man on Saturday, 01 July 2017 at Waterfall East after a high speed car chase with the police.
It is alleged that the police were on patrol when they spotted a suspicious silver BMW outside a bank. The police approached the driver who sped off and a car chase ensued.
According to information, the suspect and his three accomplices were cornered at a residential complex in Waterfall East. Three of them managed to flee and evaded the arrest. The fourth suspect was arrested and three pistols, ammunition, balaclavas and gloves were seized.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects’ vehicle was rented from Klerksdorp and false registration number plates were affixed on it at the time of the incident. Police investigations continue. The suspect is expected to appear in the Rustenburg Magistrates’ Court soon. #CrimeMustFall #PoliceVisibility
Suspect arrested after high-speed car chase with police, Rustenburg https://t.co/NXQAm1rEYz @SAPoliceService #ArriveAlive pic.twitter.com/z49gZZE8do
— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) July 2, 2017
