LIMPOPO – The police at Villa Nora outside Lephalale are looking for a group of suspects who allegedly broke into a house in the area and stole firearms and ammunition.
Police Spokesperson, Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo, said it is believed that three unknown suspects gained entry into the said house through a window between Sunday evening and Monday morning .
“Twelve hunting rifles, two hand guns and unknown number of ammunition was stolen from the safe, he added.
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The owner of the property was allegedly not on the farm during the incident, however, other possible charges will also be preferred against the owner for allegedly keeping firearms in contravention of the Firearms Control Act.
“Firearm owners are reminded to, at all times, comply with the provisions governing the safe keeping of firearms. As we battle against violent crimes that are often perpetrated through the use of firearms, we can’t afford a situation where firearms end up in the hands of criminals due to none compliance by legal gun owners.”
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Anyone with information that can lead to the apprehension of the suspects is requested to contact the nearest police station or call the 24-hour Crime Stop number on 086001011.
Police investigations continue, concluded Mojapelo.
