Two security guards wounded in attempted robbery

South African Police Service

Two security guards wounded in attempted robbery
Two security guards wounded in shootout during attempted robbery

A multidisciplinary Intelligence-driven operation, comprising the Tracking Team, K9 and the Airwing, resulted in thwarting an attempt by a group of people who were allegedly on the verge of robbing a supermarket at Senwabarwana outside Seshego on Sunday, 17 March 2019.

The Police reacted swiftly on the information about an unknown number of suspects who were planning to break into a supermarket at Rhiland village, on 17 March 2019 around midnight. The suspects allegedly arrived at the store in three vehicles; a white Mercedes Benz, white Toyota Hilux and a black Polo VW.

Soon after the suspects have arrived, a shootout with the security guards ensued. During the process, police managed to arrest one suspect aged 44 and the other suspects managed to run away into the nearby bushes whilst others fled from the scene using their vehicles.

Further police investigation led to the recovery of two vehicles, pair of gloves, false registration plates and motor vehicle keys at Sefene village around Botlokwa policing area. The third vehicle, a Toyota Hilux was found abandoned not far from this area and it was reportedly hijacked in Senwabarwana during 2013.

Further investigations also revealed that these suspects were involved in other serious crimes such as business robberies, safe bombings at garages and hijackings across the Province.

Two security officers were taken to hospital for medical treatment after sustaining serious injuries during the shootout.

The suspect will appear in Senwabarwana Magistrate’s Court on 20 March 2019, to face charges of attempted murder and attempted business robbery.

The manhunt for the remaining suspects continues.

Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the remaining suspects or has information about people in the attached pictures who may assist Police with investigations in this matter, is requested to contact Constable Frans Seema at 079 840 1780, the crime stop number 0860010111, the crime SMS line 32211 or the nearest police station.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service