Evander cops warn about crime increase
A filling station was recently robbed in Evander.
EVANDER – Police are warning residents about the increase in housebreakings, theft and robbery in the area.
Sgt Sibusiso Mbuli, communications officer at Evander Police Station, called on residents to report any suspicious people and cars to the police.
He said locals should always be vigilant and give police any information that can assist them in the fight against crime.
He said a garage in the area was recently robbed of about R6 000.
It is alleged that an unidentified suspect with a firearm entered the store and woke the teller who was asleep.
He ordered the workers to empty the money from the cash till.
The perpetrator then grabbed the money and fled the scene. He was wearing a khaki cap, jeans and a blue T-shirt.
Sgt Sibusiso Mbuli urged the public to be on the lookout.
The police are investigating the robbery.
