The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane has apprehended five suspects, aged between 32 and 38, following a business robbery and vehicle hijacking at a jewellery store in Brooklyn

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane has apprehended five suspects, aged between 32 and 38, following a business robbery and vehicle hijacking at a jewellery store in Brooklyn earlier today, 18 March 2026.

At approximately 09:50, five suspects targeted a jewellery store in a local shopping mall. One suspect posed as a customer before forcibly gaining entry. While one suspect damaged display cases, accomplices removed jewellery from the premises. The suspects then hijacked a vehicle to flee the scene.

A coordinated response by the SAPS Tshwane District Stabilisation Team, in collaboration with private security personnel, led to a pursuit and the suspects being intercepted and arrested in Pretoria Central CBD.

A shootout between the team and the suspect ensued and a security officer sustained gunshot injuries. He is receiving medical attention. Three of the suspects also sustained injuries and were transported to a medical facility under police guard. Police recovered…