On 11 January 2020, at about 03:50 at a house in Sigcawu Street in Walmer location, the complainant (33) went outside to use the toilet when his girlfriend heard a noise at the front door and someone shouting to open the door. When she opened the door, three unknown males entered and asked for the complainant.
When she told them that he was not there, they took two cellphones and some money from the bedroom and left. The suspects fired some shots outside.
While police were still on the scene, another member of the public (29) came forth and informed them that prior to the above robbery, the three suspects were at his house and fired shots through his bedroom window. They also demanded that he open the door.
As he opened his door he recognised one of the suspect’s and they also demanded money from him. When he told them that he doesn’t have any, a fight ensued and they left his house without taking anything. He then noticed that the same suspects went to the complainant’s house.
The trio task team are investigating two separate cases of house robbery.
Police are warning communities not to open their doors to strangers especially when they call at odd hours of the night and where there are constant knocking/banging on their doors. If they notice something suspicious through their windows rather call the police or alert the neighbours or the security company instead of going outside. Always take notice of a barking dog as they often alert their owners that something is amiss.
Anyone who can assist police in tracing the suspects in both cases is asked to contact D/W/O Stephen Bustin on 082 303 0572 or SAPS Walmer on 041 509 4006 or Crime stop 08600 10111 or their nearest police station alternatively the MySAPS app which is also available for download onto their smartphones.
All information is strictly confidential.
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