Attacker of break-in in Swift Street sought
One of two men who attacked a 67-year-old man during a house break-in in Phalaborwa, is still on the run.
Police in Phalaborwa say they are working tirelessly to find and arrest the fugitive after the men broke into a house in Swift Street, attacked the victim and robbed him of his belongings. “According to information received, the two suspects entered the victim’s house and assaulted him with an unknown sharp instrument on the head and tied him up with curtain ropes.
“They ransacked the house and loaded the stolen items into the victim’s Toyota Land Cruiser and drove-off. “Police and Community Policing Forum (CPF) members were notified and immediately followed the lead. They were able to spot the stolen vehicle and a chase ensued. The suspects drove at a high speed after noticing the police and on the road between Makhushane and Phalaborwa, they lost control of the vehicle.
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One of the suspects managed to run away, while the other one sustained serious injuries,” said police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba. The injured suspect was arrested and rushed to hospital under police supervision where he later died from his injuries. The stolen property of the victim was recovered at the scene of the accident. Three firearms were also seized, a revolver and a Norinco, both with their serial numbers removed, and a 9mm parabellum pistol.
Sgt Elvis Mongwe, Phalaborwa Police Station spokesperson, told the Herald that although the second suspect is still on the loose, they have been receiving information which may lead to an arrest soon. Anyone with information that can assist in the arrest of the second suspect, can contact Lt Col Freddie Lubbe at 082 573 3601 or the crime stop number at 08600 10111 or visit nearest police station.
