BY JADE MTHOMBENI
The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has ordered police to track down and apprehend suspects who attacked an elderly couple on a farm outside Tzaneen.
Police said that no arrests have been made so far and it remains a matter of serious concern to the police.
According to information, the couple aged 85 and 79, respectively, were allegedly attacked and their firearms stolen on a farm in the Tzaneen policing area on Saturday, June 8th, 2024 at approximately 2:30 PM.
According to reports, the couple was in their house when unknown suspects armed with pangas broke the windows and gained entry.
"The suspects threatened the victims and demanded money and firearms. They tied the couple with shoe laces and attacked them.
"They then robbed them of five firearms with ammunition, including rifles and other items. Subsequently, they fled the scene on foot.
"The Police were notified, and a case of house robbery was opened.
"A joint search operation was immediately activated to track down the suspects. The team followed the tracks of the suspects, but the suspects noticed them, and jumped off a fence, and two of the five stolen firearms with ammunition were dropped on the ground, and suspects managed to disappear in the bushes around Letsitele Valley road with three of the stolen firearms.
"The two firearms with ammunition were recovered.
"Anyone with information should contact Detective Commander Colonel Phoyisa Zitha on 082 414 3309, crime stop number on 08600 10111, or the nearest police or MySAPSApp
"Police investigations continue", said Colonel Malesela Ledwaba.
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