A farm attack took place on 11 January 2022, at about 16:15, on a farm near Harrismith, in the Free State province of South Africa. A 77-year-old woman was on her farm when she heard water running outside the house, she went to inspect and found that it was a geyser and went back into the house inside her bedroom.
She came out of the bedroom again and was surprised by an attacker who was in possession of a knife who demanded firearms and cash.
The suspect allegedly robbed her liquor bottles and fled the scene without causing any harm. The attacker had gained entry through a window.
A case of house robbery is being investigated.
The Provincial Detective Organized Crime, Captain Alfons Kokonyana based at Thabo Mofutsanyana District in Phuthaditjhaba together with Harrismith Crime Prevention have successfully arrested two suspects at Christina Farm following the attack.
The two suspects aged 22 from Christina Farm district Harrismith were found in possession of liquor, bag and a wallet that belonged to the complainant together with a knife.
They have been charged with house robbery and possession of dangerous weapon and expected to appear before Harrismith Magistrate court on Friday, 14 January 2022.
“The Provincial Commissioner of Free State, Lt General Baile Motswenyane applaud the members excellent work and dedication towards their work and guaranteed that no stone will be left unturned on any such cases to make sure that justice prevail”.
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