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Farm attack, man (76) and employee tied up, robbed, Phalaborwa

South African Police Service

The South African Police Service in Phalaborwa have launched a massive manhunt for three unknown armed suspects following a farm attack / house robbery that occurred at one of the smallholdings outside the CBD. The attack was reported by SAPS on twitter on 27 November 2018.

It is alleged that the suspects attacked a male employee in his room, tied him up with ropes and forced him to the main house where on arrival they threatened a 76 year old owner with a firearm. The intruders robbed the victim safe keys, four firearms, Knives, cellphones, a hand radio and undisclosed amount of cash.

The victims managed to untie themselves and asked for help at the nearest house. The police were notified, reacted immediately and a manhunt ensued.

The suspects are still unknown and there is no arrest yet however police investigations continue.

Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of these suspects, may contact Lieutenant Colonel Mokgalane Ramokgopa at 082 573 3601 or Crime Stop 0860010111 or SMS Crime Line at 32211 or the nearest Police Station.

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