POLOKWANE – Westenburg police are on the lookout for a group of suspects who committed a house robbery on Friday, 19 June.
A statement by Police Spokesperson, Brig Motlafela Mojapelo says at around 22:00, a 68-year-old woman was at her home at the Kareebosch smallholdings along the N1 road north of Polokwane, when robbers entered her house.
“They threatened her with a knife and firearm and tied her up with cable ties,” Mojapelo said.
He added that the suspects ransacked the house and in the process, robbed the victim of her cellphone, TV, a gas bottle and stove.
“They fled from the scene. The victim managed to untie herself and notified Community Police Forum members who then alerted the police,” Mojapelo said.
Acting Provincial Commissioner, Maj Gen Jan Scheepers instructed that a team be established to track down the suspects and bring them to book.
Anyone with information that can assist in arresting the suspects involved, should contact Det Serg Pheme at 072 294 4760 and Det WO Matsaung at 0799752529. Alternatively, contact the crime stop number at 086 001 0111 or nearest police station.
