Car guard’s killer sought
Brakpan police are hunting the men who shot two car guards, following a robbery outside a local bank, on February 10, this year.
Barend Oosthuizen (69) and his daughter, Kathleen (44), were shot by two men, following a robbery outside a local bank.
The men had robbed a petrol station employee in front of a Voortrekker Street bank, at about 8.45am.
The employee was confronted by two men, one of whom was armed with a firearm, as he was about to enter the bank to make a cash deposit.
One of the men grabbed the black carry bag containing the cash and both fled the scene on foot, towards the parking area in Queen Avenue.
It is believed that Barend and Kathleen tried to stop the men, who fired shots at them.
Barend, who was shot in the stomach, died three days later.
Kathleen recovered from two gunshot wounds to the stomach.
The SAPS have issued an identikit of one of the suspects, who is being sought for armed robbery, attempted murder and murder.
He is between 30 and 35 years old and is of medium height and build.
Members of the public with information can report it to the investigating officer, WO Albert van Wyk, on 011 741 4800.
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