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Two masked men flee following house robbery in Musina

One suspect was arrested by police and residents in the area and further investigations will be conducted to establish whether or not he is linked to the robbery

LIMPOPO – Police in Musina have launched a manhunt for unknown suspects following a house robbery in the early hours of this morning, 4 November in Eagles Landing.

According to police spokesperson, Constable Maphure Manamela, a 26-year-old woman was sleeping with her siblings when two men wearing masks forced themselves into the house through the sliding door before threatening the victims and ransacking the house.

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“During the process the suspects managed to get away with two televisions, shoes, documents, bedding, blankets and cash and the total estimated value of the robbed items is R24 350,” she explained.

The suspects fled the scene on foot but the victim blew a whistle for help. The police responded swiftly to the scene and with the assistance of the community, one person was arrested next to another house.

“The suspect will be charged for contravening the Illegal Immigration Act and further investigations will be conducted to establish whether he is linked to the robbery. He will appear before the Musina Magistrates Court court, soon,” Manamela said.

Police are appealing to anyone with information which can lead to the apprehension of the suspects to contact the police emergency number 0860010111, the crime sms line 32211 or the nearest police station.

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Raeesa Sempe

Raeesa Sempe is a Caxton Award-winning Digital Editor with nine years’ experience in the industry. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand and started her journey as a community journalist for the Polokwane Review in 2015. She then became the online journalist for the Review in 2016 where she excelled in solidifying the Review’s digital footprint through Facebook lives, content creation and marketing campaigns. Raeesa then moved on to become the News Editor of the Bonus Review in 2019 and scooped up the Editorial Employee of the Year award in the same year. She is the current Digital Editor of the Polokwane Review-Observer, a position she takes pride in. Raeesa is married with one child and enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music and baking – when she has the time. “I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon. – Tom Stoppard

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