Police need the public’s help locating these men
"These suspects are considered extremely dangerous and well-armed. We urge the public not to apprehend them."
Wonderboompoort police have released the identikits of three of the five men allegedly involved in the murder of a business owner in 2018.
According to police spokesperson Constable Mandlakayise Zwane, the owner was shot in cold blood during a robbery at Ceramic wholesalers in Steve Biko Road on 26 July, 2018.
The suspects entered the premises on foot and fled the scene in a white Hyundai vehicle.
“Five suspects were caught on security footage of the business property.
“A laptop and the deceased’s cellphone were stolen. The electronic devices were recovered near the railway station area,” said Zwane.
As previously reported, the armed men instructed staff members to lie down on the floor. It was unclear how many staff members were in the store at the time of the shooting.
“One of the suspects grabbed an employee by the arm and took her upstairs to where the manager was.
“The manager, who was in his office, was forced to kneel down and shot three times and killed by one of the suspects.”
Zwane said the five men left in a vehicle belonging to the business which was parked outside.
The vehicle was recovered at a bar in Pretoria CBD.
“We’re appealing to the public who may have information about the business robbery, identities of the suspects as well as their whereabouts.
“These suspects are considered extremely dangerous and well-armed. We urge the public not to apprehend them by themselves but rather contact the Crime Stop line on 08600-10111 or contact the nearest police station.
“Alternatively, the investigation officer detective Sergeant Simon Raleteng may be contacted on 065-908-0642 or 071-675-7323.”
Ceramic wholesalers declined to provide any further information.
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