Security guard killed during copper cable theft at mine
Police are investigating a case of business robbery and murder.
A routine patrol turned deadly at a local mine when a copper cable theft led to a security guard’s death.
According to police, the complainant reported for duty at 18:00 on March 27 to patrol the dragline area.
Around 20:47, the dragline switched off unexpectedly, and the guard noticed that some copper cables had been cut.
He immediately informed his supervisor, and backup was dispatched.
Suspects were seen carrying the stolen copper cables. When one tried to flee, the security guard followed him.
During the chase, colleagues noticed that the security guard was missing.
He was later found on the premises with a fatal chest injury.
Police are investigating the case as business robbery and murder.
They are urging anyone with information about the suspects to come forward and contact Witbank SAPS at 013 655 5141.
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