Farningham Ridge family tied up by armed thieves
The robbers stole a car, a TV and four cellphones.
FOUR men invaded a Farningham Ridge family’s home on Monday morning and, after tying them up, stole a car, a TV and four cellphones.
The four armed suspects gained access to the property by derailing the driveway gate. They entered the home by forcing open a window on the side of the house.
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“The suspects tied up the family members using shoelaces, before stealing a TV set, four cellphones and the resident’s white Audi,” said Blue Security community and media liaison officer, Andreas Mathios.
SAPS was at the scene and are investigating.
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