Police in Waterval under the Vhembe District are appealing to community members to assist in providing information that can lead to the arrest of the suspects involved in an armed robbery at Ackermans shop, Elim Plaza on Sunday, 19 November 2023 at about 10:15.
Preliminary reports indicate that the suspects went into the shop pretending to be customers. They then threatened the employees with firearms and held them hostage while ransacking the shop.
The suspects robbed the shop of an undisclosed number of cellphones and fled the scene in a white Toyota Etios with an unknown registration number.
Police have opened a case of business robbery and the investigation team is working tirelessly around the clock to trace the suspects involved.
Anyone with information that can lead to the apprehension of the suspects can contact Warrant Officer, Muthavhini Jonathan Mberegeni on 082 319 9629 or Crime Stop number 08600 10111, the nearest Police Station or MySAPSApp. Tipsters may opt to remain anonymous and any information received will be treated with confidentiality.
Police investigation continues.
