A MINER of Minab, Matthews Ridge, North West District who allegedly robbed a female shopkeeper at gunpoint, last Friday, of cash, raw gold and other valuables has been arrested, the police have confirmed.

The robbery occurred at Bamboo Landing, NWD, and the 21-year-old suspect was apprehended at Matthews Ridge Flatts. He has since admitted to the crime and, according to the police, several of the stolen items were recovered on his person. Also, during interrogation, he reportedly took the investigators to a location at Hell Hill, Matthews Ridge and handed over an unlicensed 9mm pistol with a magazine and 19 live, matching rounds.
An investigation is in progress.