Two CPF members shot in Kwik Spar robbery

It is alleged the CPF members were on patrol around 8pm yesterday when three people came running to alert them about robbery at Kwik Spar, Rekord Moot reported.

Chairperson of the CPF sub-forum, Dewaldt Jordaan, said Shimon Theron, 19, and other members ran towards the Spar while he and the others got into their vehicles.

“We drove towards the Spar and just as we were about to turn into the road the robbers started shooting at us,” he said.

“We reversed to get away from the fire and then later got the message that Shimon was shot in the leg,” added Jordaan.

Jordaan said another sector member and her son were held hostage during the robbery with other customers.

“The sector member told us that the robbers wanted cellphones from them. So far, I just know that the robbers apparently got away with the Spar’s sector radio,” he added.

Xander Loubser from Best Care ambulance services confirmed two CPF member was shot during the robbery.

“We transported the one patient to Kalafong hospital and the other one to Bougainville hospital for treatment,” he said.

Theron’s mother, Zelia Sonja said Theron spent three hours in theatre for a bullet to be removed from his leg.

“My son is in a lot of pain since he was shot. His bones in his leg were broken too,” added Zelia.

She said her son was in a stable condition.

– Caxton News Service