A family from Eastdene in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, was left traumatised after robbers dressed in police uniforms entered their home and robbed them on Wednesday morning.

Two of the suspects posed as police officers, wearing black tactical utility belts with guns, while the other suspect was only wearing a blue beanie with a SAPS badge. The incident happened just before 08:00.

The victims’ identities are known to Middelburg Observer, but they cannot be identified due to safety reasons.

According to reports, the suspects found the domestic worker taking out the rubbish bin. They asked her where her employer was, and she told them that he was not at home.

The robbers accused her of lying and told her to open the gate and let them into the house.

After entering the property, the thieves reportedly tied up one of the employer’s hands and feet with cable ties.

They then raided the house and made off with cash, jewellery, and a cellphone.

Fortunately, no one was harmed during the robbery.

Incident sends shockwaves through community

The news of the robbers posing as police officers has sent shockwaves through Middelburg and is the first incident of this kind to be reported. However, traffic groups regularly send alert messages to WhatsApp groups about the ‘Blue Light Gang’, which usually operates on the N12.

The gang is known for impersonating police officers and driving cars fitted with blue police lights.

They stop unsuspecting motorists and rob them of their belongings or hijack their vehicles.