MANKWENG POLICE LAUNCH MANHUNT FOR SUSPECTS FOLLOWING MOB ATTACK AT A LOCAL SPAZA SHOP
POLOKWANE: The South African Police Service in Mankweng under Capricorn District are on a manhunt for unknown suspects following a mob attack at a local spaza shop in Mamadimo Park on Thursday 30 May 2024 at about 22:30.
According to reports, the Police were called to a complaint of business robbery at Mamadimo Park. Upon arrival, they found an unknown male lying on the ground with injuries on the forehead .
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were immediately summoned to the scene and on arrival they declared him dead.
According to information, the said person allegedly accosted a spaza shop owner and pointed him with a firearm and demanded money. The owner complied and gave him money but the suspect demanded more. When he failed to give him more money, the suspect shot him on the thigh and waist. The owner screamed for help and the community came to his rescue and managed to disarm, and severely assault him. The suspect succumbed to his injuries at the scene while the owner of the spaza shop was later taken to the hospital for medical assistance.
A manhunt for the suspects responble for the murder of the robber is currently underway.
Anyone with information that can assist in the arrest of the suspects should urgently contact the Investigating Officer Sergeant Solomon Malemela on 076 749 8403 or crime stop number 08600 10111 or nearest police station or MySAPSApp.
Police investigations are continuing.
