LIMPOPO. – Four armed men allegedly broke into a high school in Phaudi, Limpopo, and stole food that was intended for the pupils.
The incident took place on Friday, 13 November at approximately 00:40 while two security guards were on duty.
According to police, the four suspects, who wore balaclavas, stormed the security guards' office. One of the men was armed with a firearm and fired a warning shot to intimidate the guards.
The suspects overpowered the security guards and demanded their firearms. They then went to the office, where they broke open the storeroom and forced open a walk-in safe. The security guards were subsequently locked in the room.
The men stole food that was intended to feed the pupils at the school. They then fled the scene on foot.
Phaudi police opened a case of business robbery and are searching for the four suspects.
Anyone with information that could lead to their arrest can contact Sergeant Tom Baloyi on 082 732 5028, Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station. Information can also be provided through the MySAPS application.
The investigation is ongoing.
Source: SAPD
This article is an automatic English translation of a Nuusflits article originally published in Afrikaans. Read the Afrikaans original.
