Two men have been arrested in connection with a business robbery in Stinkwater, north of Pretoria, Gauteng police said on Tuesday.
Lieutenant-Colonel Tshisikhawe Ndou said the men, aged 23 and 34 were arrested on Monday after they approached the scrapyard owner and pretended to be customers.
He said they subsequently pointed a firearm at the victim, demanded cash and cellphones, and immediately they fled the scene.
He said members of the community saw what happened and gave chase. They were joined by police who arrested both suspects.
The stolen money and both cellphones were recovered.
Ndou said the men were also found with an unlicensed 9mm pistol and ammunition.
They were expected to appear on charges of business robbery and possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition at the Temba Magistrate's Court soon. - Sapa