FIVE suspects, one armed with a gun, escaped in their victim’s bakkie after beating him on the head with a blunt object.
Capt Jethro Mtshali, Kempton Park SAPS spokesman, said the incident took place at 6.15am on Thursday, at the 64-year-old’s Highveld Street home.
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Mtshali said the gardener had just opened the gate when he was accosted by five men. One armed with a gun hit him with the butt of the firearm before tying him up with ropes.
The 64-year-old man arrived and was also tied up. He was beaten with a hammer and had to be taken to hospital. The suspects escaped in his Isuzu bakkie, with an undisclosed amount of money.
Investigations continue and anyone with information can call 0860010111, or send an SMS to 32211.
