MOOKGOPONG POLICE ACTIVATED MANHUNT OF SIX UNKNOWN MALE SUSPECTS RESPONSIBLE FOR BUSINESS ROBBERY AT A LOCAL SCHOOL

The South African Police Service in Mookgophong under Waterberg District are seeking assistance from the members of the community in apprehension of six unknown male suspects who allegedly committed a business robbery at Mookgophong Primary school in the early hours of today on Wednesday 24 January 2024 at about 01:15.

According to police report , two security guards were on duty when six unknown male suspects broke the backside gate and gained entry to the premises.

Suddenly, the suspects approached the security guards and one suspect pointed security with a firearm, and they were ordered to lay on the ground and tied their hands with a wire.

Afterward, the suspects went to the office of the school principal and broke the windows and burglar door. Four suspects gained entry through the window, and two suspects remained outside to guard the duo.

It is reported that the suspects opened the safe inside the office of Principal and also broke the doors of other offices to search for the property.

The suspects took twenty-five (25) laptops and school clothing from the principal’s office and later fled the scene on foot with the stolen properties.

The security guards were left tied up with a wire until they were found by a passerby who immediately informed the police about the incident.

Police have opened a case of business robbery, and a manhunt of the unknown suspects is underway.

Anyone with information that can assist with investigations is requested to contact the Investigating Officer Warrant Officer Van Zyl on 082 565 8299 or crime stop number 08600 10111 or nearest police station or MySAPS App.

Police investigations are continuing.