01/04/2026
MOUNTAIN MEN - BICYCLE RESPONSE UNIT ARREST ROBBERY SUSPECT AT 06H55 THIS MORNING IN SUN VALLEY:
While on patrol in Chebec Cres, this morning, our officers heard a person screaming and they hastened to where the screams where emanating from. Our officers saw a person in the process of being attacked and being hit with a brick. Our Team confronted the attacker and subdued him, and established that he was attempting to rob the victim. The suspect was placed under arrest and Fish Hoek SAPS was contacted and they arrived on the scene, soon thereafter.
The suspect was found to be in possessionof a knife, housebreaking impliments, and 8 mandrax tablets. Suspect is a repeat offender, who, according to SAPS, has recently come out of prison.
Suspect has been detained at Fish Hoek SAPS and will appear in court shortly.
The victim, who sustained injuries went to Fish Hoek hospital for treatment and has opened a case of attempted robbery.
Good job Team. Second arrest in 4 days, in the same area. Total of 19 mandrax tablets seized. Drug trafficking is very active in this area.