Business robbery, 3 brothers tied up, Welkom

South African Police Service

Business robbery, 3 brothers tied up, Welkom
Business robbery, 3 brothers tied up, Welkom

A manhunt has been launched for three armed robbers following a business robbery at a business in Welkom. On 19 May 2022, at about 19:30, a business premises was already closed when the business owner and his two brothers were accosted by three unknown men armed with handguns.

The three brothers were allegedly forced inside the business premises at gunpoint where they were tied up with cable ties.

The suspects took an undisclosed amount of cash and boxes of cigarettes and they demanded the keys of the bakkie.

The suspects loaded the stolen items into the white Ford Ranger with a canopy and registration number HTN 189 FS and fled the scene.

The incident was reported to Welkom SAPS and a case of business robbery was registered for further investigation.

Anyone with information that can lead to the arrests of these armed business robbery suspects, is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Pitso Matsie of Welkom Serious and Violent Crimes on 060 985 9330 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

Alternatively, information can be submitted through the MySAPS App.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service