Violent crime rocks Ermelo

Ermelo was rocked by a weekend of crime with at least four cases of rape and one of murder being reported.

On Saturday morning the body of a woman was found near an outside toilet in Mabalisa Street, Wesselton. She had been assaulted and raped.

Police spokesman for Ermelo, Capt Carla Prinsloo, said the woman had suffered severe head wounds after being assaulted with a brick. Anyone with information leading to the perpetrator’s arrest is asked to contact Lt Mahlangu at 017 819 2321 or 082 373 8389.

In another incident, a 29-year-old woman was awakened at 23:30 by a knock at the door of her home in Ext 34. A man, known to her, told her he was looking for an acquaintance. He then forced his way into the home where he overpowered and raped her.

The victim managed to escape and called for help. A 20-year-old suspect was arrested the next morning and was due to appear in court this week.

In a similar case, a 67-year-old woman in KwaMabuza was sleeping in her home and woke up when she felt someone touching her. An unknown man threatened to choke her if she did not comply. He then pinned the victim down and raped her.

In yet another incident a 41-year-old woman and her companion were walking to their home at Bührmans farm when she was raped by an unknown assailant.

The incident happened after the woman’s companion had cycled ahead in order to start a fire for supper.
A man appeared out of the bushes and forced her into the bushes and raped her.

Police have called on anyone who may have information on these and other crimes to come forward.

Please contact the investigating officer, Sgt M.Thomo at 072 638 1652.
The police’s detective unit can also be contacted at 017 819 2321 or 082 373 8389.

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