Boxes of solar panels worth R200 000 were recently stolen using two Toyota Quantum vehicles in Spartan, Ekurhuleni North District.
According to the communications officer of Sebenza Police Station, Sgt Sharon Tsotsotso, five male suspects allegedly invaded the guard room of business premises on Spencer Road at 8pm.
“Two security guards were on duty in the guard room during the time.”
According to the guards, the suspects pointed firearms and a knife at them and they were told not to move or else they would be killed.
One of the guards added the suspects searched him and took his firearm, a 9mm pistol, cash amounting to R1 000 and a cellphone.
The two guards were then tied up in the guard room.
Tsotsotso said one other security guard was patrolling the premises during this time.
“When the guard returned from patrolling, he saw a group of people in the guard room and suspected that something was wrong. He then ran to the nearest company and was assisted to make call to his control room and the police.
“On further investigation, the police noticed suspects broke the main gate to gain entry into the premises. No shots were fired during the robbery. Video footage is available and although the suspects are unknown, they can be pointed out,” said Tsotsotso.
No injuries were suffered and no arrests have been made.
A business robbery case was opened at Sebenza SAPS.
Police are still looking for the five males suspects.InfographicBusiness owners were requested to take precautionary measures and apply the following safety tips to prevent business robberies:
- Maintain visibility throughout their business premises.
- Develop a cash control programme and avoid keeping large sums of cash on the premises.
- Invest in a security alarm system with a mobile panic button and install a robbery alarm, this is a strong deterrent.
- Advise employees to keep their valuables locked in desks or lockers.
