AN intensified Moffat View Detective Operation led to the arrest of a 22-year-old Lusitano murder and robbery suspect in Braamfischer, Soweto last night December 4, around 11pm.
The police have been investigating the case since the owner of Lusitano Restaurant in Regents Park, Roberto da Silva was shot dead on October 17. On day, the owner was pointed with a firearm and instructed to lie down. Just before the suspect left the premises with an undisclosed amount of cash a tussle ensued between the suspect and the owner, in the process the victim was shot once in the head and paramedics declared the victim dead on the scene.
Moffat View Police, communication officer, Capt Jeff Phora said, “The suspect will be charged with armed robbery and murder. He is expected to appear before the Johannesburg Magistrate Court on December 7. No firearm or weapons were found on the suspect at the time of arrest. The investigation continues.”
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