GEORGE NEWS - A suspect was arrested following an armed robbery at a house in Camphersdrift on Monday afternoon, 12 October.

According to the Camphersdrift, Glenbarrie and Heatherlands (CGH) Neighbourhood Watch’s Braam du Preez, the incident occurred at approximately 15:30 when a suspect, whose face was covered with a piece of cloth, allegedly entered a residential property and threatened a family with a replica firearm before fleeing on foot.

The victim alerted members of the neighbourhood watch on its WhatsApp group and described the suspect.

Neighbourhood watch volunteers, Community Policing Forum (CPF) members, private security personnel and the police responded to the incident.

“The suspect was apprehended through a joint effort and subsequently arrested by police,” said Du Preez.

He thanked everyone involved, particularly Optima Security, CPF members, neighbourhood watch volunteers and police, for their swift response.

“This happened during daylight hours. Criminals do not only operate at night. Please remain vigilant, report suspicious individuals or activity immediately, and look out for one another,” said Du Preez.

George Herald has approached the police for official confirmation and further details regarding the incident and arrest. Police feedback is awaited.

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