Police in Mpumalanga have launched a manhunt for a suspect who gunned down a Fidelity Guard during a suspected robbery on 17 March 2021, at Zwelisha near Pienaar.
According to information received, the guard and his colleague were escorting a truck from Clover for deliveries when they were approached by two unknown suspects. The suspects, both armed with firearms, cornered the Fidelity vehicle however, one of the guards reacted swiftly and shot one of the suspects.
The other suspect then retaliated and shot the guard who was sitting on the passenger’s side before fleeing the scene. All role players were summoned to the scene where both the guard and suspect were certified dead.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the vehicle belonged to the deceased suspect’s parents and it was later found abandoned near Kabokweni SAPS.
Police appeal to the public to assist with information that may lead to the arrest of the remaining suspect to contact Detective Captain Vusimuzi Thobela at 082 469 1956 or call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111.
Alternatively members of the public can send information via MySAPS APP. All information received will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
