GEORGE NEWS - For two families in George, Friday the 13th has lived up to its reputation. In two separate incidents this morning, these families were the targets of house robbers.
10 robbers in the home
According to Southern Cape police spokesperson, Sgt Chris Spies, the first robbery occurred at approximately 02:30 at a house in Blue Mountain Village.
It is believed that the victim and his family went to bed at about 22:00 last night. They were woken up by a group of no less than 10 men inside their home in the early hours of this morning. One of the men was carrying a firearm.
“The robbers threatened the 41-year-old victim and stabbed him with an unknown sharp object. They took an undisclosed amount of money, various cellphones and jewellery before they fled the scene. The victim sustained a stab wound to his hand,” said Spies.
Anyone with information that could assist the police to track down the suspects is kindly requested to contact the Conville police station on 044 803 3300 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. All information will be treated confidentially.
Fled in owner’s car
The second incident occurred at a house in Rehoboth Road in Dormehlsdrift at about 06:40.
According to Spies, the 31-year-old victim and his two children were approached by five men in their driveway while on the way to their car.
“The men forced the man and his children into the house after which they made off with two television sets, two cellphones and an undisclosed amount of money. They fled the scene with the victim’s Toyota Fortuner. The vehicle was later found abandoned in Thembalethu,” said Spies.
Investigation into this matter is at a very early stage and the robbers are yet to be arrested.
The station commander of George, Brigadier Nolan Michaels, urged the public to come forward with any information that could lead to the arrest of the perpetrators. He gave the assurance that all information would be treated with utmost confidence. Anyone with information is asked to contact the George detectives on 044 803 4715 or 044 803 4744.
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