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Robbery suspects apprehended in Louis Trichardt following Modimolle pursuit

Stubbs street sealed off in high-speed pursuit

By Maanda Bele • 17 February 2026
Robbery suspects apprehended in Louis Trichardt following Modimolle pursuit

Police closed Stubbs Street in Louis Trichardt to intercept robbery suspects fleeing from Modimolle. Two men, aged 44 and 48, were arrested, and items including cellphones were recovered. Further details about the crimes or court appearance are pending.

Residents of Louis Trichardt and surrounding villages were left puzzled on Monday, 16 February, when police closed off Stubbs Street without providing an immediate explanation.

Information available to the newspaper indicates that the road was sealed off following a high-speed operation involving robbery suspects who had fled from Modimolle.

The two suspects, aged 44 and 48, allegedly committed robberies in Modimolle before fleeing in a white Hyundai Staria. They drove towards the...

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