"It is alleged that two men robbed undisclosed amount of money and three (3) cellphones from an 82 year old man," provincial police spokesperson Captain Jackson Manatha said in a statement on Saturday.
The alleged robbery took place on Friday at about 19:00 in the Mdeni Locality, Rwantsana Village, Centane, according to police.
Two suspects were spotted near Zizamele Township, Butterworth and the community members assisted the police who managed to nab the 22-year-old suspect while the other suspect got away.
"The suspect who was armed with a fire arm managed to escape but will be arrested soon," Manatha added.
Butterworth Cluster Commander, Brigadier Ngangema Xakavu has praised the community who assisted in the arrest of the 22-year-old suspect.
He is due to appear before the Centane Magistrate's Court on Monday on a charge of house robbery.
via - NEWS24
EASTERN CAPE - COMMUNITY ASSIST IN APPREHENSION OF SUSPECT AFTER 82 YEAR OLD ROBBED
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