The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Chatty has launched an urgent investigation following a terrifying armed robbery at a church in Gallant Street, Greenfields, Booysens Park, on the evening of Monday, 5 May 2025.
Five Armed Men Storm Church During Service
At approximately 18:30, five armed and masked suspects entered the church while about 50 congregants were gathered. The assailants robbed attendees of their cellphones, wallets, and personal valuables at gunpoint.
In a shocking twist, the robbers fled the scene using the church priest’s white Toyota RAV4. The vehicle was later discovered abandoned in Chatty 5 and has since been taken for forensic analysis as part of the ongoing investigation.
SAPS Urges Public to Come Forward
Detectives from SAPS Chatty are appealing to the public to assist in identifying the suspects.
If you have any information related to the robbery, contact Detective Constable Enrique Louw at 071 570 0628 or report anonymously to Crime Stop at 08600 10111.
Community on Edge After Bold Attack
This brazen attack on a place of worship has left the Booysens Park community shaken. Authorities are working to track down the perpetrators and prevent similar incidents in the area.
SAPS continues to emphasize the importance of community vigilance and information sharing in bringing criminals to justice.