MARBLE HALL POLICE ON THE HUNT FOR SUSPECTS AFTER ARMED ROBBERY ON A FARM IN WHICH LIVESTOCK VALUED AT OVER R 300 000 WAS STOLEN
POLOKWANE The Police in Limpopo have launched an intensive manhunt after an armed robbery on a farm in Marble Hall by a group of suspects in which they allegedly stole goats and sheep valued at
R320 000-00.The farm attack took place at about 03h00 on Saturday morning, 19 August 2023.
According to the information received, the owner of the farm aged 79, was asleep when a group of men called him outside on the pretence that they were chasing a thief who had apparently entered the farm. When the elderly man opened, one of the suspects pointed him with a rifle and they tied with him wires.Suddenly, another group arrived driving in about four bakkies and drove to the kraals where they loaded 68 goats and 40 sheep and fled the scene.
The victim was later rescued by some employees on the farm and police were called.The vehicle recognised is , a white Ford Ranger. A case of house robbery was opened and the Provincial Stock Theft Unit was also activated.
The Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has urged members to be relentless when pursuing the perpetrators and bring them to book. Community members must assist with information that can help in the apprehension of these criminals,” concluded Lieutenant General Hadebe.
Anyone with information can contact the Acting Branch Commander Warrant Officer Samuel Mohlala on 0823189861 or Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or the nearest Police Station or use MySAPS app.
Police investigations are still continuing.
