Cape Town – A suspected armed robber is under police guard in hospital after he was allegedly shot by his victim at Makhado Crossing Mall in Limpopo on Wednesday.
According to a police report, the victim parked his vehicle in the parking lot, intending to deposit money at a bank at the mall.
Limpopo police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the suspect, 33, approached and pointed a firearm at the victim and demanded money.
“The suspect robbed the victim of an undisclosed amount of cash and went to his vehicle to search for more money.
“While searching the motor vehicle, the victim managed to take out his licensed firearm and shot the suspect in the upper body at close range and an exchange of fire ensued,” said Ledwaba.
He said the victim was not hit, but the suspect sustained severe gunshot wounds and was apparently bleeding heavily before he fled the scene in a white BMW.
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An armed robbery case was opened at Makhado police station.
“Investigations immediately commenced resulting in the team following up on information about the suspect being at Bungeni Health Centre while he was seeking medical assistance and was placed under arrest,” said Ledwaba.
Provincial acting commissioner Major-General Jan Scheepers commended the investigation team for their alertness and commitment that enabled them to trace and apprehend the suspect.
The suspect is currently under police guard in hospital and is expected to appear in the Louis Trichardt magistrate’s court once recovered.
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Compiled by Olwethu Mpeshe
