The OR Tambo police continued with their hardwork and dedication in fighting crime as they arrested nine (09) male suspects aged between 18 -23 years old in Qumbu CBD, for allegedly robbing two shops in Tsolo CBD simultaneously on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, at about 13:00.
Working as two groups, the suspects carried out armed robberies in two shops simultaneously and got away in a Toyota bakkie towards Qumbu. Tsolo police were informed of the robberies and asked Qumbu police for backup. Nine (09) male suspects were cornered in a house in Qumbu whilst counting money they allegedly robbed.
One 9mm pistol (erased serial number) having ammunition and a toy gun (9mm replica) were recovered from two suspects. Also recovered were five cellphones allegedly robbed during a previous business robbery in Qumbu. Investigations are ongoing to check for any linkage of suspects to other committed crimes.
All these suspects are due to appear before Qumbu/Tsolo Magistrates Courts on Friday, 31 July 2026, facing charges ranging from armed business robberies, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition to possession of robbed articles (Cellphones and money).
