A 24-year-old Munsieville man was sentenced to 13 years imprisonment after he was found guilty of robbing a 16-year-old learner.
Captain Raymond Sebonyane from the Krugersdorp Police said their station commander, Brigadier Happy Xaba was proud of detective Sergeant Andrew Maswanganyi who ensured the conviction.
The 24-year-old Bongani Ngogo was convicted by the Krugersdorp Magistrates’ Court on Friday, May 13 and received a sentence of 13 years in prison, of which five years were suspended for five years.
Sebonyane said on Friday June 11, 2021 at about 15:10 the 16-year-old victim was walking in Buiten Street, Krugersdorp North and eating chips with his friend. They were then accosted by an unknown man who threatened them with a knife, took the victim’s Samsung A10 S and ran away.
The suspect was later apprehended by security officers and he was handed to the police.”
A case of robbery with a weapon or instrument other than a firearm was opened and investigated by detective Sergeant Maswanganyi.
Xaba also thanked the security officers for working hand in hand with the police in the fight against crime.
Members of the public are encouraged to report any criminal activities to the nearest police station immediately by calling the Police Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or by communicating the information via the My SAPS app or by sending an SMS to 32211.
