A case of house robbery and business robbery is being investigated following an incident that took place at Ha Mashau Thenga village, Levubu policing area, Vhembe District on Wednesday, 17 April 2024 at about 23:30.
According to the reports, the victim was on his way from his tarven to his residence when an unknown man who pointed him with a firearm approached him. The victim tried to run for his life. The suspect then fired one shot, and the victim was instructed to walk with suspect to his home. When they reached his home, four, unknown armed men were already waiting for him. He was then ordered to lead them to the safe, and he was robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash. Afterwards they took him back to his tarven and took several bottles of liquor, the tarven key, and the motor vehicle key, then they fled the scene on foot.
No arrests have been made, and the South African Police Service is appealing to anyone with information on this incident to kindly contact Investigating Officer Sergeant Mike Monyai on 076 330 9637, crime stop number 08600 10111, the nearest police station, or share information on MySAPSApp.
Police investigations continue.