Homeowner threatened at gunpoint in armed robbery
The four armed suspects ransacked the rooms and took items which included a flat screen TV, jewellery, a hand bag, cellphones and an undisclosed amount of cash.
WENTWORTH police, together with other law enforcement parties, responded to reports of a house robbery in Merebank Ridge on Friday, 6 March.
Wentworth police spokesperson, Captain Mbuso Gumede, said, “The four suspects were armed with handguns and their faces were covered. They gained entry through the bedroom window and started threatening the occupants inside the house at gunpoint. A panic button was activated by the complainant immediately. Suspects demanded cash as well as the safe.
“The suspects ransacked the rooms and took items which included a flat screen TV, jewellery, a hand bag, cellphones and an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspects then fled the scene and the flat screen TV was left lying outside the premises when they were running,” said captain Gumede.
A case of house robbery is under investigation at Wentworth SAPS. Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the said crime to assist in tracing these suspects. The suspects are believed to be in their mid 30s. Any information given will be treated with confidentiality.
SAPS Crime Stop line: 08600-10111 .
Wentworth SAPS: 031-451-6240/6241/6242.
Wentworth SAPS share key neighbourhood safety tips:
– Talk to people in your area about crime and safety. Street committees already exist within Merewent areas. Join street committees and/or be part of the neighbourhood watch.
-Arrange a walk with other people in the neighbourhood as soon as possible and identify problems and solutions.
-Keep all emergency numbers in case you need to contact relevant authorities.
– Activate your alarm system in case of emergency.
– Install burglar guards in your property and always check for other security areas which need improvement.
– Conduct thorough background checks before employing anyone (permanent or casual workers).
-Don’t leave your garage, front or back door open as it serves as an invitation to burglars.
-Suspects have a tendency of derailing the electronic controlled gates before walking into the properties. If possible use a padlock to lock the gate or tell the helper to lock should in case he/she is left alone.
-Always report any suspicious persons or vehicles driving aimlessly around your neighbourhood.
Let’s fight crime together.
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