The Bloemfontein Flying Squad and Boshof SAPS arrested two suspects and recovered a stolen vehicle and cash within hours of a violent house robbery in Hertzogville.
The robbery occurred in the early hours of Monday, 13 April 2026, at approximately 02:00. Suspects stormed a residence in Hertzogville, shot and wounded a victim, and fled with an undisclosed sum of money and an Isuzu KB Light Delivery Vehicle (LDV). A silver getaway vehicle was also used in the crime.
Following the alert, Bloemfontein Flying Squad members mobilized and conducted a strategic search along the R700. They located the stolen Isuzu KB abandoned approximately 5 km outside Bultfontein.
While Boshof SAPS members secured the abandoned Isuzu, they observed a silver/grey VW Polo matching the description of the getaway vehicle heading toward Bloemfontein. A pursuit ensued, supported by another Flying Squad unit approaching from the Soutpan direction. The vehicle was intercepted between Bultfontein and Soutpan.
The driver, aged 37, was apprehended, and cash was found in his possession.
The operation continued past 06:00. While Flying Squad members were returning to Bloemfontein, they saw a male hitchhiking along the R700, approximately 2 km from the interception point of the VW Polo. As officers turned to investigate, the suspect fled on foot toward Bultfontein. After a brief chase, the 40-year-old suspect was caught and found in possession of cash and additional items.
Police confiscated the Isuzu KB LDV, the silver/grey VW Polo, and the cash. Both suspects face charges of house robbery, attempted murder, and possession of stolen property. Investigations are ongoing to determine possible links to other crimes in the province.
