A Bergsig resident was shot during a house robbery on June 16.
At about 03:30, two intruders gained access to the house through a small window.
The homeowner heard a noise and went to investigate. A shot was fired, hitting the homeowner in the chest.
The suspects ran away with the keys to the house and a vehicle.
The victim’s son (18) heard the gunshot and rushed to the scene.
Crimestop and the Heidelberg SAPS were called. The victim was rushed to Life Suikerbosrand and is in stable condition in ICU.
Heidelberg SAPS station commander Colonel Phiwe Ndwandwe indicated that crime is reaching high levels in Heidelberg.
“Various factors come into play. The lack of streetlights, open stands and long grass and vacant homes are all contributing to criminal activities. Be vigilant and take precautionary measures to avoid being a statistic,” said Ndwandwe
The SAPS is investigating a case of house robbery.
