LIMPOPO – The police in Mutule outside Thohoyandou are looking for a woman portraying as a social worker from the Department of Social Development. This after a pensioner from Matangari Matombotswuka village was robbed of over R5000 on 14 June.
“It is alleged the suspect had promised the delivery of food parcels and requested the victim’s bank cards, identity document and pin codes. Subsequently, she handed back the wrong bank card to the victim and disappeared without trace,” said Police spokesperson, Col Moatshe in a statement on Tuesday.
Preliminary police investigations have revealed that the suspect withdrew money from the victim’s bank account and further used this bank card to buy liquor and groceries at different shops in and around the area, Ngoepe explained.
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The public is once again advised not to fall victim to this type of crime. “Do not give anybody a chance to access your personal items such as ID’s, bank cards and pin codes irrespective of the explanation given,” Ngoepe warned.
He further urged anyone who suspects any person carrying out these acts, to immediately notify the local police or the local relevant authorities for intervention.
The police ask anyone who has information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect involved in this matter, to contact Captain Richard Boshomane at 079 894 5501. Alternatively they can contact the 24-hour crime stop number at 0860010111 or the nearest Police Station.
Police investigations are still underway, concluded Ngoepe.
