Cape Town – A 36-year-old man has been arrested in KaNyamazane, outside Nelspruit, for kidnapping and robbing an American couple who were en route to Kruger National Park.
The incident occurred on September 7, involving a 47-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman.
They were stopped by a Volkswagen Golf with a blue light while driving along the R536 Road in the Calcutta area.
“According to a report, on that dreadful Thursday the two tourists were driving along the R536 Road in the Calcutta area when they were stopped by a VW Golf with a blue light.
“The victims were then held at gunpoint by two armed suspects who kidnapped and driven to a certain spot where they were robbed of their personal items. They were then left by the suspects who fled with the stolen items.
#sapsMP A 36-year-old suspect was arrested at Kanyamazane outside Nelspruit on Tuesday, 12 September 2023 following the kidnapping and robbery of a couple from USA as they were heading to the Kruger National Park on 07 September 2023. #TrioCrimes MLhttps://t.co/GQbG4BRqi6 pic.twitter.com/buwAVzfdYL
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) September 13, 2023
“The victims were later assisted to reach Masoyi Police Station where a case was opened. The investigation immediately commenced with a hope to arrest those that were responsible. It was during the course of the investigation when valuable information through technology was provided by the FBI, regarding the whereabouts of some of the reported stolen properties,” Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Colonel Donald Mdhluli said.
Stolen items recovered included iPhones, laptops, iPads, an Apple smart wristwatch, binoculars, a signal jammer, and a blue light.
The suspect faces charges of possessing suspected stolen property, and further investigation is ongoing.
Police also found a Volkswagen Polo which was reportedly fitted with false registration number plates.
“The man was arrested and charged for possession of suspected stolen properties and the police confiscated the recovered items for further investigation,” said Mdhluli.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
