Patra Caesar
23-02-2005, 01:18
Source (http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,12334386-13762,00.html)
Cops postpone wedding to bust crooks
From correspondents in Johannesburg
February 22, 2005
A SOUTH African couple working in the police force arrived late for their wedding after chasing and arresting three carjackers who they saw en route to church, reports said.
Inspector Gustav Myburgh, 27, and constable Barbara Boegner, 25, were being driven to their wedding reception on Saturday in northern Johannesburg when they saw three armed men holding up a motorist, The Star said.
Police spokesman Eugene Opperman said: "They had to make a difficult decision - to engage the armed robbers or to carry on what they were supposed to do, get married on time."
Boegner, in her white wedding gown and veil, and her husband-to-be gave chase and caught the men.
"The robbers were arrested and an unlicensed firearm was confiscated," Opperman said.
The nuptials were delayed by about 45 minutes but "finally conducted in full police style," The Star said.
LMAO! That's the last thing you expect to see when car-jacking, a bride in full dress chasing you down Mod Squad style!
Cops postpone wedding to bust crooks
From correspondents in Johannesburg
February 22, 2005
A SOUTH African couple working in the police force arrived late for their wedding after chasing and arresting three carjackers who they saw en route to church, reports said.
Inspector Gustav Myburgh, 27, and constable Barbara Boegner, 25, were being driven to their wedding reception on Saturday in northern Johannesburg when they saw three armed men holding up a motorist, The Star said.
Police spokesman Eugene Opperman said: "They had to make a difficult decision - to engage the armed robbers or to carry on what they were supposed to do, get married on time."
Boegner, in her white wedding gown and veil, and her husband-to-be gave chase and caught the men.
"The robbers were arrested and an unlicensed firearm was confiscated," Opperman said.
The nuptials were delayed by about 45 minutes but "finally conducted in full police style," The Star said.
LMAO! That's the last thing you expect to see when car-jacking, a bride in full dress chasing you down Mod Squad style!