Johannesburg – Five suspects aged between 15 and 21 have been arrested following the armed robbery of a 20-year-old e-hailing driver in Eldorado Park Extension 7, Johannesburg.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:00 on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, after the driver, who was operating a white Toyota Etios, responded to a ride request on Maine Street.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the driver was approached by a female suspect who entered the front passenger seat and instructed him to wait for her brothers. Two male suspects subsequently joined them.
ARRESTED | Prompt investigation by members from Eldorado Park Crime Intelligence, Detectives and Visible Policing (VISPOL) have led to the arrest of five suspects in connection with an armed robbery targeting an e-hailing driver in Eldorado Park Extension 7.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, at approximately 11:00. The 20-year-old, e-hailing driver, operating a white Toyota Etios, responded to a ride request to pick up a passenger on Maine Street.
Upon arrival, a female suspect signaled the driver and entered the front passenger seat, instructing him to wait for her brothers. Two male suspects subsequently joined them.
Shortly after the second male entered, one suspect engaged the vehicle’s handbrake while the group forcibly robbed the driver of an undisclosed amount of cash, his driver’s licence, identity document, and bank cards. During the incident, a fourth suspect standing outside the vehicle reportedly fired a gunshot and demanded the driver’s mobile phone. The suspects subsequently fled the scene without taking the phone. No injuries reported.
Following up on operational information, the officers managed to arrest five suspects aged between 15 and 21. All suspects are expected to appear before court soon on charges related to armed robbery and firearm offences.
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“One suspect engaged the vehicle’s handbrake while the group forcibly robbed the driver of an undisclosed amount of cash, his driver’s licence, identity document, and bank cards,” police said.
During the robbery, a fourth suspect who was standing outside the vehicle allegedly fired a gunshot and demanded the driver’s cellphone.
The suspects fled without taking the phone.
SAPS said a prompt investigation by members of Eldorado Park Crime Intelligence, detectives and Visible Policing (VISPOL) led to the arrests.
“Following up on operational information, officers managed to arrest five suspects aged between 15 and 21,” the police statement said.
All five suspects are expected to appear in court soon on charges related to armed robbery and firearm offences.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
