Mankweng police investigate a robbery with a firearm incident committed by suspects at Mamotintane Village
Date Published
2024/04/28
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Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Limpopo

 

POLOKWANE - Mankweng police are investigating a case of robbery with a firearm that took place at Mamotintane on Friday, 26 April 2024 at about 18:50. 

Police reports indicate that, an 18-year-old female victim was on her way home from school when a white motor vehicle without registration stopped next to her.

Two unknown males got out of the vehicle, one with a firearm and the other with a knife. The one holding the firearm pointed it at her forehead and ordered her to give everything and lie down. She then handed her school bag, and they physically searched her; and were unable to find anything.

The duo then fled the scene with her school bag, which contained a black laptop , cellphone,  bank card, medical aid card and identity document card. The total value of all items is estimated at R7210-00.

No shots were fired, and no injuries were sustained. 

The police are appealing to anyone with information that can assist with the arrest of the suspects to report the incident to Crime Stop number 08600 10111, the nearest police station, or share information on My SAPS App. 

Police investigations continue. 
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