CRIME SCENE: Strand, Helderberg: Five men have been arrested shortly after they allegedly robbed a store.

According to the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, the armed robbery occurred early on Monday evening, 13 July 2026, at a business premises in Strand. About R10 000 was stolen.

“At around 20:00, members of the Metro Police Tactical Response Unit (TRU) were conducting patrols in Nyanga when they spotted the vehicle believed to have been used in the robbery.

“Following the interception of the vehicle, members interviewed the occupant and gathered information that led them to a premises in Delft, where they arrested four more suspects,” said Smith.

The officers recovered the stolen property as well as the firearm believed to have been used in the robbery.

According to Smith it has now been determined, the firearm recovered had been handed in previously to KZN South African Police Service for safekeeping.

“Every day our members continue to demonstrate that they have the skills, experience and determination to investigate serious crimes and deliver real results.

“Allowing Metro Police to investigate cases, compile dockets and work alongside SAPS investigators would strengthen the criminal justice system, increase conviction rates and help remove dangerous criminals from our communities,” said Smith.