Sosh tuck shop ‘robber’ beaten to death in mob justice attack
As the suspects were escaping the scene of the crime, the victim screamed and the community caught one of them and killed him.
A man, believed to be in his 20s, who allegedly robbed a customer at a tuck shop at gunpoint in Soshanguve Block BB, was beaten to death by irate community members over the weekend, according to Rietgat police.
“According to our preliminary investigation on Saturday, October 1, two men reportedly walked into the tuck shop, robbed a customer of his money and ran away,” said spokesperson Captain Stephen Maluleka.
As the suspects were escaping the scene of the crime, the victim screamed and the community caught one of them and killed him.
“His accomplice is allegedly still on the run,” he said.
Police appealed to the community to refrain from taking the law into their own hands.
He urged the community to inform the police if they apprehended someone who allegedly committed a crime or was seen to be breaking the law.
“Mob violence often leaves people with not only blood on their hands, but also criminal records,” said Maluleka.
“As a law-abiding citizen, think twice before you take part in attacking alleged criminals because that could land you in jail.
“It is not worth it.”
No arrests have been made.
Anyone who witnesses any act of mob violence or criminal activity in their neighbourhood should contact the police on 071 675 6250 or the station commander on 082 455 8236 or Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or Rietgat SAPS 012 432 7806.
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