A teenager was allegedly robbed at his home in Wierda Park by his family’s former gardener on Tuesday.
Police spokesperson Constable Mandlakayise Zwane said this happened in Van Niekerk Street around 13:30.
“It’s alleged the 16-year-old was home alone when he heard a knock at the gate,” said Zwane.
“When he went outside to investigate, he found two men – one of them was the family’s former employee, known as William.”
ALSO READ: NEWSFLASH: Armed robbery at Centurion jewellery shop
Zwane said the other man was introduced as William’s friend.
“William allegedly asked for coffee so he could drink his pills as he was not feeling well.”
Zwane said the victim made them coffee and brought it to them outside the house.
“During that time, William told the victim he had come to clean the yard.
“The victim communicated with his parents on WhatsApp about William’s unexpected visit, but his parents said the men were not permitted to enter the yard.”
Zwane said William and his friend made their way inside the house while the victim was still communicating with his parents.
ALSO READ: NEWSFLASH: Alert Centurion neighbour helps foil house robbery
“William’s friend took out a pocket knife and told the teenager to co-operate if he didn’t want to be stabbed. He was forced to lie on the floor and was tied up with a rope.”
Zwane said the two perpetrators ransacked the house and took a Samsung S4 cell phone, laptop and grinder valued at about R20 000.
“They also took a Musgrove 12 Guatemala shotgun with serial number 12m1382 from the safe.”
He said the teenager did not sustain any injuries.
“The two suspects are still on the run and investigations are underway.”
Zwane said the police were investigating a case of house robbery.
Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to editorial@rekord.co.za or phone us on 083 625 4114.
For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord’s websites:
For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram
