Saturday, February 26, 2011

42 year old man found murdered in Kraaifontein

By Lelethu Mquqo
26 February 2011

A 42 year old man found murdered in Kraaifontein this morning.

a neighbourhood watch member was called by the neighbours alerting him that they suspected something wrong at a house in Waburg Street, Joostenberg Vlakte in Kraaifontein.

He then contacted the home owner’s brother, and on further investigation they found the owner’s body on a couch in the lounge, with his hands tied with electric cord and a stab wound to his chest.

He was later declared dead on the scene. During the incident the deceased’s two children were asleep inside the house unharmed.

Captain Gerhard Niemand of the Kraaifontein police says at this stage it is unknown what was taken out of the house during the robbery.

Meanwhile, the deceased’s car was found abandoned near Fisantekraal by the Durbanville police.

Police are urging anyone with information on the whereabouts of the suspects or the incident to contact Warrant Officer Dirkie van Reenen at Kraaifontein SAPS on 021-980 5500 or Crime Stop on 08600 1011.

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