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FS police on a manhunt after business burglary

───   KATLEHO MORAPELA 10:43 Sat, 07 Dec 2019

FS police on a manhunt after business burglary | News Article

The police in the Free State are on a manhunt after a business burglary in Sasolburg.


Police Spokesperson, Motantsi Makhele, says two suspects have been arrested and one fatally wounded when a shootout ensued between the police and the suspects during a business robbery at a supermarket on Thursday night. He says the incident happened after the supermarket owner received an alarm warning from the security company guarding his premises and contacted the police who went to the supermarket. 

Makhele says whilst on the first floor, they apprehended two robbers. One of the suspects opened fire which left one official wounded. 

Makhele says police returned fire which resulted in fatally wounding a 27-year-old suspect. One suspect fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash.  

“Reinforcements were summoned in the form of a Tactical Response Team and K9 Unit which led to the arrest of two more suspects aged 27 and 33. They were found hiding in the offices,” says Makhele. 

He adds those arrested are facing attempted murder and business burglary charges. 

Makhele further explains that it is at this stage unknown how many suspects were involved in the burglary. Investigations continue.            


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