A 27-year-old man was violently ambushed and robbed by a group of men armed with a knife and a firearm at the Homelake Station subway recently.
The incident took place at about 8.50pm on Tuesday, 14 March, said Captain Appel Ernst, the Randfontein Police spokesperson.
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She said the victim had allegedly entered the subway when he was confronted by two unknown men, one of whom was armed. A third man approached from behind, with a knife in his hand.
The men surrounded him and allegedly ordered him to stand still while they searched him. The man was robbed of money and his cellphone.
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The investigating officer, Constable Lucky Phekola, would appreciate any information that might lead to the arrest of the suspects. He can be contacted on 011 278 8100.
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