On December 31, 2014 at about 06:15 residents at a house in Rhebok Street were accosted by two robbers. One of the robbers was armed and after the robbers had gained entry into the home the robber shot and injured one of the residents.
The robbers then fled taking items, including jewellery and cell phones.
Police and security officers arrived timorously at the scene and chased after the two robbers who fled on foot into the veld along a hill. The robbers were followed until the Hyde Park area where they then managed to elude police and the security personnel.
“Police are investigating a case of house robbery and attempted murder,” confirmed Captain Charmaine Struwig. It is reported that the resident is in hospital and in a stable conditions.
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