Pursuit of trio crime suspects unlocks murder of MP, Roodepoort

South African Police Service

Pursuit of trio crime suspects unlocks murder of MP, Roodepoort
Pursuit of trio crime suspects unlocks murder of MP, Roodepoort

An intelligence driven operation has led to the apprehension of a key suspect allegedly involved in trio crimes in and around the Johannesburg West Cluster, which include, carjackings, house and business robberies.

Police were following up on information on four wanted trio crime suspects when they apprehended a 31 year old male in the early hours of the morning on 11 August 2018 in Braamfischerville, Soweto.

Police seized a vehicle, a green Chevrolet Spark confirmed to have been hijacked in Krugersdorp, as well as suspected stolen property including a LCD flat screen television worth an estimated value of about R10000.

On further investigation, police were able to conclusively link the suspect to the murder of the late Member of Parliament, Mr Sibusiso Radebe who was shot and killed on 19 June 2018 in Roodepoort.

The suspect will appear before the Roodepoort Magistrate Court on Wednesday 15 August 2018.

Gauteng Provincial Commissioner of police, Lieutenant General Deliwe de Lange has urged the investigating team to ensure that the remaining three wanted suspects who are now known, are also caught and brought to book.

“Trio crimes are often violent in nature. Such arrests should therefore encourage the members on the ground that their long hours and selfless commitment are not in vain,” said the provincial commissioner in commending the work done by the investigators.

Members of the public are urged to continue to assist police with information on suspicious persons or criminal activities, by reporting to the nearest police station or by calling the Crime Stop number 08600 10111.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service