Police search for relatives of suspect killed in Pinetown house robbery
The man was stabbed during a house robbery in March on Lauth Road in Pinetown.
PINETOWN police are urgently looking for the relatives of an unknown black man who was stabbed to death during a house robbery on 29 March 2020 on Lauth Road in Pinetown.
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Pinetown Cluster communications officer, Capt Bongumusa Manqele said the complainant (52) was at his residence when he was attacked by unknown man at knifepoint.
“A fight broke out and the suspect was fatally stabbed,” said Manqele.
The suspect is estimated to be around 28 years old.
Anyone who may have information regarding the deceased can contact the investigating officer, Detective Warrant Officer Willie Potgieter on 083 560 1494 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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