👀 Caught by Chance: Robbery Victim Confronts Suspect in Verulam CBD
A 26-year-old Malawian national was dramatically arrested in the Verulam CBD (KwaZulu-Natal) after being identified by a past robbery victim in public. The chance encounter led to a tense confrontation that drew a crowd and ultimately resulted in police custody.
The suspect was:
- Confronted by foreign nationals — reportedly friends or community members of the victim — after being positively identified
- Linked to multiple recent robberies, including:
- An armed robbery in Southridge involving a minor
- At least three incidents in Temple Valley
Although he was armed at the time of his arrest, the weapon turned out to be a toy firearm — commonly used to intimidate victims during robberies.
He also confessed to selling a stolen cellphone in Durban, further implicating himself in ongoing criminal activity.
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) quickly responded to the developing situation, de-escalating tensions before violence could erupt. They detained the suspect and later handed him over to the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Verulam for further investigation.
🧑⚖️ Legal Proceedings Await
The man now faces multiple charges, including:
- Armed robbery
- Possession of an imitation firearm
- Possession and sale of stolen property
Police are working to connect him to other unresolved cases in the region, with investigations ongoing.
