The Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe commended the swiftness with which two robbery suspects were arrested by our dedicated members. The police request urgent assistance from members of the community to assist in arresting the remaining two unknown suspects who allegedly committed armed robbery together with their accomplices in Burgersfort policing precinct on Wednesday, 20 April 2022.
It is alleged that three unknown suspects wearing black balaclavas followed a 41-year-old businessman who was walking at Twin Center Complex intending to deposit a large amount of cash to the First National Bank (FNB).
Unexpectedly, the suspects suddenly fired several shots to scare off the consumers at the Complex and subsequently attacked the victim who refused to hand over the money.
The victim was shot in the lower body and ultimately handed over an undisclosed amount of cash to the suspects who immediately fled the scene driving a white VW Polo motor vehicle.
Police received information about the robbery and immediately started to search for the three suspects who were in the company of the fourth suspect alleged to be a getaway driver.
The vehicle fitting the description was spotted driving along R555 Steelpoort road and attempts to stop it were not successful a car chase ensued until the suspects were cornered at Marloti brickyard.
They abandoned the vehicle and tried to flee on foot but Police managed to arrest two suspects whilst the other two evaded arrest.
The victim is currently admitted to the hospital after sustaining injuries and a manhunt has since been launched for the suspects.
The two suspects aged 38 and 41 are expected to appear before the Burgersfort Magistrate court soon facing charges of robbery with a firearm and attempted murder.
Anyone with information that can assist with the apprehension of the remaining two suspects should contact the Investigating Officer, Colonel Elias Zwane on 0824490273 or crime stop number 0860010111 or the nearest police or My SAPSApp.
Police investigations are continuing.
