New Jerusalem Children’s Home has been left devastated after being robbed on 28 December.
The spokesperson for the Midrand Police Station Sergeant Matome Tlamela said a security guard was patrolling at the children’s home when two suspects entered the premises in the early hours of the morning.
One of the suspects was armed and allegedly pointed his firearm at the guard before using the guard’s handcuffs to restrain him. One suspect guarded him as the other drove their vehicle onto the premises. The suspects made their way to the home’s storeroom.
Tlamela added that the suspects broke into the storeroom by cutting the padlock and took a variety of goods including groceries and clothing which were to be used for the children.
The suspects made three trips between the storeroom and their vehicle before they fled the scene.
No injuries were sustained and the suspects are still at large.
The managing director of the home Anna Mojapelo said, “This is such a devastating incident. We are completely heartbroken.”
Mojapelo added that many of the goods stolen were collected during their Back-to-school drive that the organisation ran from November last year.
Mojapelo called on the community for any assistance with clothing or groceries to assist the home.
Any residents interested in helping could contact Mojapelo at amojapelo@hotmail.com
Details: Midrand Police Station 011 347 1626.
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