Benoni businessman kidnapped during armed robbery
Police are searching for suspects after armed robbers kidnapped a businessman from his Rynfield premises and fled towards Thembisa.
The owner of a business in Rynfield, Benoni, was kidnapped following a robbery shortly after 09:20.
Benoni City Times reports that, according to a trusted SAPS source, four armed men entered the premises on Pretoria Road, holding a security guard and store manager at gunpoint.
“It is alleged that the 42-year-old businessman’s hands were bound during the incident,” says the source.
The assailants fled the scene in a silver Mercedes-Benz (registration unknown) with an undisclosed amount of money.
The vehicle was seen heading in the direction of Thembisa.
“No ransom demands have yet been made, and all key stakeholders have been mobilised to locate the victim.”
A case of business robbery and kidnapping is being investigated.
Anyone with information is urged to contact SAPS Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS app.
Information can be shared anonymously and will be treated confidentially.
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