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Burglars leave a note behind

The suspects also left a message written on the refrigerator.

The detectives from the Tarlton Police station are urgently requesting information that could lead to the arrest of the cheeky thieves who broke into the Kwaggafontein Primary School.

The central processing units of the computers, a plasma TV, microwave, toolbox with tools and an undisclosed amount of money were stolen on 31 May shortly before midnight.

“It is suspected that entrance to the school was gained through the palisade fence. According to the alarm system records, the burglary took place at about 11.26pm,” said Tarlton Police Station spokesperson, Constable Lucky Matome.

Thieves ransacked the Kwaggafontein Primary School in Tarlton. Photo supplied.
Thieves ransacked the Kwaggafontein Primary School in Tarlton. Photo supplied.

The office of the principal was broken into and it is believed that the suspects may have gained access to the office through the roof as open holes were found on the ceiling boards.

“The suspects also left a message written on the refrigerator in the office of the principal which read, “Next time kip cash 4 us”.

Tarlton police officers discovered a note left by the suspects on the fridge. Photo supplied.
Tarlton police officers discovered a note left by the suspects on the fridge. Photo supplied.

The number of suspects involved in this incident is not yet known.

Anyone with information is requested to contact the Tarlton SAPS on 011 952 0034 or Detective Constable Portia Mashego on 072 754 2639.

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