Armed robbers hold children at gunpoint in Ermelo

The suspects threatened to kill the children and housekeeper if they did not adhere to their instructions.


Residents in Ermelo, Mpumalanga were robbed at gunpoint on Wednesday morning, reports Highvelder.

According to the mother, who wants to remain anonymous, she called for help on the neighbourhood watch radio.

ER24, Ermelo Police, ACSU and members of the neighbourhood watch responded to the call.

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The suspects threatened to kill the children and the housekeeper if they did not adhere to their instructions.

She added that the suspects fled with cell phones, laptops and other valuables.

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