Swift police action recovers stolen goods and arrests Makobe robbers
Three suspects, aged between 27 and 35, have been arrested in connection with a business robbery at a wholesaler in Makobe. The suspects appeared in the Gilead Magistrate’s Court, and their case has been postponed to 22 September for a bail hearing. Police recovered a getaway vehicle, a Polo, and stolen goods valued at R200,000.
Key details of the Makobe wholesaler robbery
- Location: Makobe, Limpopo
- Suspects: Three individuals aged between 27 and 35
- Crime: Business robbery at a wholesaler
- Court: Gilead Magistrate’s Court
- Date of Appearance: September 17, 2025
- Bail Hearing: Postponed to September 22, 2025
- Recovered: Getaway vehicle (Polo) and stolen goods
- Value of Stolen Goods Recovered: R200,000
- Hashtags: #sapsLIM, #TrioCrimes, #GunsOffTheStreets
Summary of the story
In Makobe, Limpopo, three suspects aged between 27 and 35 were apprehended following a business robbery at a local wholesaler. The suspects were promptly brought before the Gilead Magistrate’s Court on September 17, 2025. The court has postponed their bail hearing to September 22, 2025. Thanks to the swift action of the South African Police Service (SAPS), authorities managed to recover the getaway vehicle, identified as a Polo, along with the stolen merchandise, estimated to be worth R200,000. The SAPS is actively addressing trio crimes and efforts to remove illegal firearms from the streets, as highlighted by the hashtags #TrioCrimes and #GunsOffTheStreets.
Questions and answers about the case
- Where did the business robbery occur?
The robbery took place at a wholesaler in Makobe, Limpopo. - How many suspects were arrested in connection with the robbery?
Three suspects were arrested. - What is the age range of the suspects?
The suspects are between 27 and 35 years old. - When is the bail hearing scheduled to take place?
The bail hearing is scheduled for September 22, 2025. - What was recovered by the police?
The police recovered a Polo used as a getaway vehicle and stolen goods valued at R200,000. - What court are the suspects appearing in?
The suspects appeared in Gilead Magistrate’s Court. - Where can I find more news related to this city?
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