Security officer shot, children abducted during armed house robbery in Alberton
The children were later rescued by Fox Security.
One Fox Security reaction officer is undergoing surgery after he was shot during an armed house robbery on Winnipeg Street in Raceview, Alberton on Thursday night, December 10.
Elowayne Gouws, Fox Security operational manager said: “three suspects armed with 9mm pistols entered the house and held the family hostage.”
“Our Fox Reaction officers were dispatched and on arrival, the suspects opened fire on the officers.”
“The suspects took two children with them in the vehicle and fled the scene. Both children were found safe and sound.”
Gouws advised that residents should be on the lookout for a grey Audi A4 and alert authorities should they see the vehicle.
Alberton Record will keep readers updated as soon as more information becomes available.
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