A foreign tuckshop owner was shot and robbed by three suspects in the Spooktown informal settlement in Bekkersdal two days ago.
Sergeant Linkie Lefakane, Bekkersdal police spokesperson, said, “At about 7pm on Tuesday, 30 October, it is alleged the shop-owner was inside when he noticed three men enter his premises. One of them remained outside the gate. It is further alleged that a community member who was in the same yard became curious after noticing the door of the tuckshop closing.”
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She added that upon going to investigate, the community member claimed that one of the intruders fired a shot at him but missed.
“He ran for help and heard gunshots while running. He then blew a whistle to mobilise the community and later went back to the shop, but found that the perpetrators had fled.”
Lefakane said the shop-owner was later found with a wound in his chest and that the matter had since been reported to the police.
“The perpetrators are still at large and unknown at this stage; therefore, we are appealing to the public to assist with information that could lead to the arrest of them.
“Anyone with information can contact the Bekkersdal Police on 011 755 8017 or 072 561 8502, or alternatively contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111,” Lefakane added.
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