Son finds elderly mom killed, dad tied up after east home invasion
The woman and her husband were found tied up in their Erasmusrand home on Saturday afternoon.
An elderly woman was found dead and her partner injured in what police believe to be a robbery at their home in Erasmusrand, east of Pretoria. The incident took place on Emas Erasmus Street, where the couple was found tied up. “It is reported that the victim’s son called his parents numerous times without any one responding,” said police spokesperson Captain Mavela Masondo. “He became suspicious and went to their residence. Upon his arrival around 12:30 on Saturday, he found the elderly couple tied up.” Masondo said paramedics were called to the scene where they certified the 73-year-old woman dead while her husband, aged 75, was taken to hospital. The couple’s Toyota Corolla sedan, cellphones, licensed firearm and television sets were missing from the house. “Police have opened a case of murder and house robbery for investigation.” Masondo appealled to anyone who might have information that could help in the investigation or assist apprehend the suspects to call the nearest police station or call crime stop on 08600-10111. 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: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram
