The shop\u2019s owner was able to alert an officer from the EMPD K9 unit, who was involved in the march.<\/p>\n
The officer spotted the robbers, making off with the loot and, with the assistance of fellow EMPD and SAPS officers, the five men were cornered on Rietfontein Road.<\/p>
During the search of the suspects a bag containing cigarettes, R3 074 in cash, a toy gun, three sharp objects, a packet of cable-ties and a skeleton police docket were found.<\/p>\n Officers also found a white bakkie, later identified as the men\u2019s getaway vehicle.<\/p>\n The men were arrested and charged with possession of stolen property, which will be linked to a charge of business robbery.<\/p>\n They were detained at the Primrose Police Station, pending their appearance in the Germiston Magistrates Court.<\/p>\n Acting station commander Lieut-Col Frans Lepadima, who was in charge of the awareness campaign, thanked everyone who contributed to the arrest of the suspects.<\/p>\n \u201cNot forgetting the organisers of the event, because if the event did not take place the suspects may not have not been arrested,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Related article:<\/strong><\/p>\n Five men arrested during community\u2019s march against crime<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"Officers](\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2015\/08\/32GCNCRIMEROBBLH2_23903.jpg\")
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