Home owner in scuffle with armed intruder, Trenance Park

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Home owner in scuffle with armed intruder, Trenance Park
Home owner in scuffle with armed intruder, Trenance Park. Photo: RUSA

An armed robbery suspect fled with two carpets after he was forced out of a home on Lemonwood Road in Trenance Park, Verulam on Friday 17 April 2020.

Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were called out to the residence at approximately 13:42 by neighbors reporting the incident. On arrival it was established that a lone suspect armed with a firearm had forced opened the lock on the boundary gate and gained entry into the property.

The suspect then tried to gain entry into the residence when he was spotted by the homeowner. A scuffle ensued and the gunman was forced out of the house. He then stole two carpets and fled the scene on foot. The victim was not injured.

Reaction Officers patrolled the area in search of the suspect however no arrests were made.

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