ATM Card Thief Arrested After Dramatic Chase

A 36-year-old man was arrested in KwaMashu, KZN, after stealing the bank card of an elderly male at a busy ATM in Phoenix on Thursday.

The suspect distracted the elderly man while he was using the ATM at Cash & Carry, making off with the victim’s Capitec bank card.

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Dramatic Pursuit And Shootout

After the theft, the suspect attempted to flee in a silver VW Polo.

Officers from Lion Security stationed at the Cash & Carry attempted to stop him, but the suspect tried to run them over.

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In response, the officers fired at his vehicle as he sped off towards KwaMashu.

The suspect’s vehicle was later found on Malendela Road in KwaMashu, where he was repairing a damaged tyre caused by the shooting.

Arrest

Upon spotting Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) officers, the suspect fled on foot.

A lengthy chase through railway lines ensued, culminating in his arrest.

The stolen bank card was recovered from his possession.

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As officers awaited the South African Police Service (SAPS), a crowd of 80 locals threatened to attack the suspect.

He was handed over to the police for further processing.

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