Police constable wounded during a robbery in Mitchells Plain

By Khanyisa Tabata
16 May 2011

A police sergeant was seriously wounded during a robbery by three unknown suspects on Swartklip Road, Mandalay, Mitchells Plain.

Police spokesperson warrant officer November Filander says the attack happened when the member who was on foot to work, and dressed in full police uniform, was approached by three men.

“they unsuspected fired a shot at him, wounding him in his neck, and robbed him of his private firearm.

“The Mitchells Plain SAPS has registered a case of attempted murder. He is still in hospital, said Filander.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who knows the whereabouts of the suspects is kindly requested to contact the investigation officer, Warrant Officer Pieter Joubert of Mitchells Plain SAPS on 0763739556 or the toll-free police number Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

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