The Randfontein Police are investigating two separate serious crimes that took place in Bhongweni in just one week.
Constable Carmen Hendricks, Randfontein Police spokesperson, confirmed the first incident, an armed robbery, which took place at about 3.50am on Wednesday, 20 February.
“It was alleged that the complainant, a 31-year-old man, was with his colleague at Mashonisa Supermarket in Bhongweni Village to deliver bread. The complainant was outside offloading bread from the back of the truck while his colleague was inside the truck. Two unknown men fired two shots in the air and instructed both men to lie on the ground,” Hendricks said.
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“The suspects searched their pockets and took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the scene in a white Toyota with unknown registration. Fortunately, no injuries occurred during the robbery,” she added.
Hendricks said that in a separate incident, a man was shot at about 10.45pm on Sunday, 24 February in Haley Street, Bhongweni.
“It was alleged that the police members who were officially on duty received a complaint about a shooting. Upon their arrival on the scene, they found a group of people that informed them that the victim had already been taken to a hospital,” she said.
The police members were further told that the victim had been shot by two unknown men who immediately fled the scene.
“The reason for the shooting is unknown at this stage, but a docket of attempted murder has been opened,” Hendricks said.
The Randfontein detectives are urging the public to come forward with any information that could help the police in their investigation. They can be contacted on 011 278 8100.
“The members of the public are requested to please contact the police if they see any suspicious people or activity in and around their area.”
Anyone that wants to report crime anonymously can contact the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111 or SMS the Crime Line on 32211.
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