The men managed to escape through the Johannesburg Botanical Garden fence in Emmarentia after robbing visitors in the park.
Parkview Police spokesperson Sergeant Lloyd Ramovha confirmed that one of three men (28) was arrested in connection with the incident and is expected to appear in the Hillbrow Magistrates’ Court on 5 November.
“His two friends are still at large and we are searching for them,” said Sgt Ramovha.
He said the arrested man faces charges of common robbery and possession of suspected stolen property.
One of the victims shared how she was robbed by the three suspects in the park.
The young victim said, “We [the victim and her boyfriend] were at a picnic in the Botanical Garden at about 3pm when we decided to go sit on a bench near Emmarentia Dam.
