Police launch massive manhunt after armed robbery and malicious damage to property
The South African Police Service in Sekhukhune have activated a manhunt for six suspects that committed armed robbery and malicious damage to property on Monday 10 July 2023 along R547 Lydenburg, Sekhukhune Road at about 04:00.
According to information, the complainant was driving a Scania truck along the R547 Lydenburg road, Sekhukhune road heading to deliver chrome at a local mine when he was accosted by six unknown males on the road. Two suspects were armed with firearms.He was pointed with a firearm and instructed to block the road with the truck, and to disembark through the window and then the suspects burned the truck afterwards.
Ultimately two trucks, Scania and Actross that were driving behind were also burnt by the suspects who later fled the scene. Police and Fire Brigade personnel were summoned to the scene and the motive of the incident is unknown. The Police have opened a case of armed robbery and malicious damaged to properties.
Anyone with information that can assist police in the apprehension of the suspects should contact the Investigating Officer Colonel Mahlathini Ngele on 0825733645 or crime stop number 0860010111 or nearest police station or MySAPSApp.
Police investigations are continuing.
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