Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Five sought for house robbery

By Nomava Nobumba
24 March 2010

Police are investigating a house robbery incident that occurred in Mossel Street, Parow yesterday.

They say a complainant opened his front door for five people after a knock at his door

The suspects identified themselves as police.

“He and two other residents noticed that two of the suspects wear reflective jackets written “Metro Police” on the back,” said Inspector Jacques Mostert.

Both suspects wearing the reflective jackets were armed.

The suspects forced them to lie down on the floor.

Mostert all the suspects were wearing civilian clothes including the two wearing the reflective jackets.

They tied the victims with cable ties and start searching for valuable items.

They were all wearing gloves.

They got away with a 74cm TV, home theatre system, microwave, cell phones and cash.

Police say no shots were fired and no injuries were sustained.

The suspects left the scene in a yellow 80’s Toyota Corolla and silver Opel Corsa.

Anyone with information can contact the investigating officer Detective Constable Songwizo Mbango at the Parow police station during office hours on 021 929 7100.

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