That phone-snatching video actually got the guy busted. Johannesburg police nabbed a 26-year-old Zimbabwean national, Nobert Zapambela, connecting him to a bunch of crimes across Gauteng after footage of a grab went viral. The Tactical Response Unit tracked him to a Hillbrow apartment balcony, finding him with a suspicious cellphone, and linked him to multiple thefts plus the hijacking of an off-duty officer last March, often using a Toyota Corolla with fake plates.
Cops also grabbed three Bangladeshi nationals in a related sweep, accusing them of reprogramming stolen devices with specialized gear found on site. Zapambela sits in Hillbrow holding on a possession charge, while the other three face similar counts downtown, all awaiting court. The police commissioner called this a big hit against a terrorizing syndicate, vowing more arrests as the investigation continues.
Cops also grabbed three Bangladeshi nationals in a related sweep, accusing them of reprogramming stolen devices with specialized gear found on site. Zapambela sits in Hillbrow holding on a possession charge, while the other three face similar counts downtown, all awaiting court. The police commissioner called this a big hit against a terrorizing syndicate, vowing more arrests as the investigation continues.
