An elderly man was held at gunpoint while changing a tyre on the R559 towards Finsbury.
The incident took place on Friday 19 June at approximately 11.45am.
According to Captain Appel Ernst, spokesperson for the Randfontein Police, “It is alleged the victim, 61, had a flat tyre on his way to meet clients.
“The victim pulled over and was assisted in fixing the tyre. Allegedly he then was approached by four armed men who pointed firearms at him and robbed him of cash and his cellphone.
“The incident took place on a busy road during the day,” Ernst said.
No shots were fired and no injuries were sustained.
The investigating officer Warrant Officer Thabiso Duiker is urging anyone who might have seen this incident to contact him urgently on 011 278 8100.
Want to receive news alerts via WhatsApp? Send us an SMS/ WhatsApp message with your name and cellphone number to 079 413 8726.
Familiarise yourself with our WhatsApp service disclaimer.
Do you perhaps have more information pertaining to this story? Email us at randfonteinherald@caxton.co.za (remember to include your contact details) or phone us on 011 693 3671.
Also read:
Elderly woman robbed when giving directions
Friends robbed at gunpoint at train station
Delivery truck robbed in broad daylight
For free daily local news on the West Rand, also visit our sister newspaper websites Roodepoort Record, Krugersdorp News and Get It Joburg West Magazine
Remember to visit our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages to let your voice be heard!
