Two of the seven suspects that have been on the run from the Westonaria Police after they robbed a farm have been identified.
Police recently managed to obtain enough information to draw up identikits of the suspects. The armed robbery took place on 19 April at approximately 9.50am at a Leeudoorn farm.
Captain Siphiwe Ndlovu, Westonaria Police spokesperson, said seven unknown suspects arrived at the farm in a single-cab van, pretending to be electricians.
Ndlovu said they all gained entry to the house, pulled out firearms, held the farm employees at gunpoint, and forced them into the lounge.
The victims were later tied up with cable ties and allegedly covered with blankets.
“They were ordered to lie down on the floor and not to move,” Ndlovu said.
The suspects proceeded to cut the house’s safe open with a grinder and later fled the scene.
The employees managed to free themselves some time later, and called their employer to inform him of the incident.
A handgun, ammunition and an undisclosed amount of money were stolen from the safe.
Should residents have more information about the suspects, they can contact Warrant Officer Ali Motlhale on 082 319 9515.
Description of the first suspect:
• Gender: Male
• Race: White
• Age: 40 to 60
• Height: approximately 1,68 metres
• Build: Big build
• Habits: Friendly
• Language: English
• Weapon: Firearm
• Transport: White Toyota single-cab bakkie with no canopy
• Hair length: Long
• Hair colour: Grey
• Clothes last seen in: White long-sleeved striped shirt, black pants and black shoes.
Description of the second suspect:
• Gender: Male
• Race: Black
• Complexion: Light
• Age: 37 to 38
• Height: Approximately 1,66 metres
• Build: Medium
• Habits: Calm
• Language: Zulu
• Weapons: Firearm
• Transport: White Toyota single-cab bakkie with no canopy
• Hair length: Bald
• Clothing last seen in: Blue overall top with stripes, and blue skinny jeans.
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