The car thieves made off with his Ford Ranger HHT 185 MP, while he was inside the hospital.

He was in the hospital for two hours and when he went to the parking area at about 12:00 his car was gone.

Mr Masina told www.mobserver.co.za that the vehicle had a tracking device.

A theft of a vehicle case was opened at the Middelburg Police.

Anyone who has information that might assist the police please contact: 072 198 0139 or 074 670 7951.

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