This evening at approximately 18h37, the Marshall Security Emergency Dispatch Centre was alerted of an armed robbery incident that occurred at the corners of Greyridge Road and Deepdale Road, Avoca.
As per information received from the scene, two suspects armed with knives approached a female and demanded her valuables. The victim attempted to run for help, but the suspects chased after her and threatened her before fleeing with her phone.
The description of the wanted armed suspects was immediately circulated to all our Armed Response Officers and members of our Special Operations Team.
A few minutes later, the suspects were spotted walking along Prince Mhlangana Road in the Avoca area. Our Armed Response Officers acted swiftly and apprehended both suspects before they could flee. Upon searching the suspects, knives and the victim’s stolen phone were recovered.

Greenwood Park SAPS were immediately contacted and arrived on the scene shortly after. The victim was traced and confirmed her intent to press charges against the suspects.
The suspects were then transported to Greenwood Park SAPS for further investigation and processing.
Marshall Security commends the vigilance of our team and the quick action taken to recover the stolen property and bring the suspects to justice.