Suspected Sydenham serial rapist due in court

Authorities say the 30-year-old man was wanted in connection with crimes committed in Sydenham. 

Police spokesperson Nqobile Gwala says it's understood that women who were walking alone in the area were targeted. 

Victims were forced into a vehicle at gunpoint and taken to a secluded area. 

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Gwala says at this stage the suspect's facing three counts of rape. 

''During the arrest, police found the suspect in possession of a toy gun and driving the same vehicle, as described by the victims. 

"Detective will profile the suspect to check if he is linked to other cases where the same modus operandi was used."

He's due to make his first appearance in the Durban Magistrate's Court on Monday.