Police hunt for wanted suspect in connection with business robbery in Makado CBD
Police are requesting Khutso Michael Maponya (28) from Lenyenye, outside Tzaneen to go to Makhado Police Station or to the nearest police station, to assist with investigations in this matter.
Khutso Michael Maponya (28) was wanted by police in connection with a business robbery in the Makhado CBD. Photo: Limpopo Police
LIMPOPO – Police in Makhado, outside Thohoyandou, have launched a massive manhunt for a suspect involved in a burglary business.
According to police spokesperson, Col Moatshe Ngoepe, an employee of a retail shop in the Makhado CBD arrived at work to find thousands of rands worth of undisclosed money stolen.
“Police were notified, responded immediately and began with the initial investigations and a manhunt ensued. The method used by the suspect to gain entry to the store is unknown but ongoing investigations will tell,” he said.
Police are requesting Khutso Michael Maponya (28) from Lenyenye, outside Tzaneen to go to Makhado Police Station or to the nearest police station, to assist with investigations in this matter.
“Anyone with information which can lead to the arrest of the suspect(s) involved in this matter, may contact Colonel Nyelisani Mabatha at 082 565 8171; the crime stop number 0860010111; the crime line sms 32211 or the nearest police station,” Ngoepe concluded.
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