Police are investigating a house robbery and murder case after a body of a 70-year-old man was found at his home in Parkview. The body was discovered on Friday and has been identified by other publications as that of retired journalist Jeremy Gordin.

In a statement compiled by Parkview police spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko, it is alleged that the family of the deceased, who were in Cape Town, tried to contact him but to no avail.

The family then contacted a family friend to check up on the deceased. Upon arrival, she (the family friend) found the back door of the main house locked and the key to the door was in the lock on the outside.

She entered the house and discovered that it was ransacked. “The deceased was found on the floor covered with a small blanket, with a lot of blood splatter all over the room,” states Sibeko.

She adds that Parkview police were contacted, a preliminary investigation was conducted and it was discovered that the television and the deceased’s motor vehicle were stolen. Police say no arrests have been made and a manhunt is currently underway.

Captain Sibeko adds that the acting Parkview Police Station commander, Lieutenant Colonel Dula Mokwena, is appealing to anyone with information to come forward or contact Parkview Police on 071 675 6065 or the Crime Stop number on 086 001 0111. Alternatively, use the My SAPS app.