HILLCREST police believe that the motive behind the gruesome murder of a construction company owner was robbery.
The body of a 63-year-old Waterfall man was discovered in his home yesterday, Wednesday, 5 June.
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“He was badly beaten. The body was discovered by his gardener early in the morning when he came to work. The house was found ransacked, TV and cellphone was among items stolen,” said Hillcrest SAPS communications officer, Capt Linzi Smith.
Smith has appealed to anyone who may have information regarding this case to contact the Hillcrest Detective Branch on 031 765 9120 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
“Any person reporting information with regards to crime, criminals, stolen property for any case can choose to remain anonymous.” she said.
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