The Bedfordview SAPS is looking for this man in connection with a robbery.
A woman and her daughter were robbed after withdrawing cash from a bank. According to the Bedfordview SAPS communications officer, Sergeant Mduduzi Nhlabathi, the woman and her daughter were walking away after the withdrawal when they were approached by a woman. The woman said she had found some money believed it belonged to them.
“The woman walked with the mother and daughter to an isolated area when a car with three men claiming to be police officers stopped near them. The suspects claimed the mother and daughter were in possession of stolen money. They searched the mother and daughter, and fled with the money which had been withdrawn,” said Sgt Nhlabathi.
Investigations are ongoing and no arrests have been made. Anyone with information regarding the suspects can contact Constable Manamela on 072 586 2171.
According to a statement released by the National SAPS, together with the South African Banking Risk Information Centre (Sabric) and Crimeline, community members should be alert and conscious of their surroundings when using an ATM.
When paying accounts, community members should consider options that are a lower risk, instead of withdrawing large sums of cash.
Residents should carry as little cash as possible and should consider paying accounts electronically.
According to the statement, small business owners who withdraw money for wages, salaries and to pay accounts should consider alternating the days and times when they go to the bank.
They should also be more discrete about bank visits.
