Home invasion: Shootout as man and family attacked, Krugersdorp

South African Police Service

Home invasion: Shootout as man and family attacked, Krugersdorp
Home invasion: Shootout as man and family attacked, Krugersdorp

Police acted swiftly following a report of a house robbery in Krugersdorp, on 17 June 2020, at about 11:30, during which a 53-year-old man and his family were accosted by four suspects inside their home. Shots were fired by the suspects.

During the robbery, one family member managed to hide and shot back at the suspects. The suspects managed to get away with a laptop and a few other items. Police was called and a search immediately ensued for the suspects. Two suspects were found hiding in an open veld next to the shopping mall. The suspects were arrested and two unlicensed firearms were recovered.

The arrested suspects will appear in the Krugersdorp Magistrate’s Court respectively on Friday, 19 June 2020.

Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela commended the swift response by the Gauteng police and urged the community to continue to work with the police in the fight against crime by calling Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or by sending a tip-off on the MySAPS app.

Callers can remain anonymous.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service