Elderly couple tied up for 12 hours during robbery at Settlers Hotel

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Elderly couple tied up for 12 hours during robbery at Settlers Hotel
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A well-known couple of Settlers, Edwin and Petro Grobler, owner of the Settlers Hotel, were at the hotel on Monday, September 5, and once again were victims of robbers.

Reports indicated that the couple remained tied up for more than 12 hours before help arrived.

During December last year, the couple were victims of a similar incident, tied up and robbed.

Maritz Grobler Jnr., Chairman of the regional security, of The Inquiry, told Die Pos that on Tuesday, September 6, a group of people entered the hotel seeking accommodation. The owners were found tied up in their living room, unable to seek help.

Maritz said Tant Petro and Uncle Edwin had bruises on their arms, caused by the ropes used to tie them up, but did have any other injuries.

Capt. Renier Schutte, investigating officer of the Bela-Bela police, said that around 11:00 Monday night, the attack took place at the couple’s home. The couple lay helpless on the ground for about 12 hours.

The suspects stole a variety of personal items, but there is still no one arrested, Schutte said.

It is currently unclear how many suspects were involved in the robbery.

Die Pos has learned from several sources that the couple are in a safe environment after the attack. The couple were not available for comment.

Before the couple bought the hotel, they farmed for many years in the Settlers environment. Petro was an active member of the Settlers Women’s Agricultural Union for many years.

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