PORT ELIZABETH - POLICE CHASE DOWN & CAPTURE 6 ARMED ROBBERS IN NEW BRIGHTON

Today, Friday 2016-09-16, Port Elizabeth K9Unit were patrolling at Ngesi Street, New Brighton and was approached by a shop owner who ran out of his store and informed them of a robbery in progress.

A suspect armed with a shotgun ran out of the shop, saw the K9 Unit members an fled on foot.

The members swiftly gave chase and called for backup while firing a warning shot, but the suspect refused to stop. The suspect then turned around while running and pointed the members with the shotgun. The Member fired another warning shot into the air.

The suspect ran towards a construction site where he fell and broke his leg in the process. The shotgun was seized and cash was recovered from his pockets. Five more suspects were arrested inside the shop. Two shotguns and two 9mm firearms were recovered.

The Suspects are detained at New Brighton SAPS and will appear in court on Monday 2016-09-19. The K9 Unit members are commended for their swift response and for following Police Safety procedures by calling for backup that ultimately lead to the swift arrests.

VIA - SA Police Service