Kempton Park Police officers, tactical unit members and ADT security personnel quickly responded to a business robbery at a truck stop located at 53 7th Avenue, Pomona on October 16th.

According to Kempton Park SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Dipuo Ditshego, officers arrived at the scene where the victim, a security guard, reported that he was sleeping in one of the trucks when he was woken up by a knock on the window.

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“The victim stated that two males asked if they could recharge their vehicle battery using his truck battery,” Ditshego said.

“When he opened the window, they pointed their guns at him and ordered him to unlock the truck doors. He complied and activated his panic button.”

ADT Security promptly arrived, causing the two suspects to flee the scene.

One suspect was able to hide inside the truck while backup was called.

Officers from the Kempton Park Sector responded resulting in the arrest of the suspect.

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The suspect was found in possession of a firearm.

He was arrested and detained at Kempton Park SAPS for possession of an illegal firearm and business robbery.

The suspect is expected to appear at Kempton Park Magistrates Court soon to face these charges.