Durban Central police officers were patrolling along Warwick Avenue when a man approached them and informed them that two unknown suspects robbed him.
It was alleged that one of the men posed as a police officer. The victim was searched and robbed of his belongings by the two men. The police officers conducted a follow-up operation, which led them to the Phoenix Taxi Rank in the CBD where one of the suspects was positively identified by the victim. A 35-year-old man was searched and was found in possession of the complainant’s cellphone and cash.
The suspect was also found in possession of a fake police appointment card that was used during the commission of the crime. He was placed under arrest for charges of robbery and impersonating a police officer. The suspect is appearing before the Durban Magistrates Court today.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner for KwaZulu-Natal, Major General Thulani Gonya commended the Durban Central team for the speedy arrest of the suspect.