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A couple was tied up while their children and nanny slept downstairs during a house robbery.
The incident took place at Rodeo Street, Presidents Ranch, last Thursday evening.
The victims were sleeping upstairs when they were awakened by two gunmen wearing balaclavas and gloves.
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They were forced to lie face down on the bed and were tied up with wire.
The suspects then ransacked the house, taking a TV, a laptop, a laptop bag which contained R7 000, a wedding ring, a bracelet, a wristwatch, two cellphones and clothing before fleeing.
When the house fell silent, the victims untied themselves and alerted security.
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The suspects gained entry to the house through an open window in an empty bedroom.
No injuries were reported and no shots were fired during the robbery.
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