The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident where the bodies of three people were found in a house in Wilgehof, Bloemfontein – which also functions as a daycare.

According to Captain Loraine Earle, at around 08:50 yesterday, the police were summoned to a crime scene where the bodies of three people — a man and two women — were found.

“The bodies of Christo (36) and Janine Theron (35), as well as Betsie Kruger (65), were found inside the house at 2 Van Heerden Street Wilgehof in Bloemfontein,” said Earle.

She added that the police were on the scene from early in the morning until late the afternoon to thoroughly collect evidence.

“The preliminary investigation on the scene indicated that they were tied up and strangled. It is unknown how many perpetrators were involved. The suspect(s) took an undisclosed amount of cash, a laptop and personal items,” said Earle.

The police are urging anyone with information about this incident to contact Captain Sebata Moseme on 082 526 2713 or Captain David Ramasoala on 082 468 1624.

Alternatively, you can contact the nearest police station or call Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Anonymous tip-offs can be communicated via the MySAPS app on your smartphone. Information received will be treated as confidential.