Six fled with five firearms

By Nomava Nobumba
26 June 2010

Stellenbosch police is investigating an armed robbery case after six men allegedly robbed five men of their firearms.

Spokesperson Captain Rene Matthee says it is alleged that on Thursday night the suspects armed with knives entered the premises at Beaulla, Claude Nine Farm, Devonval.

“Their faces were covered and they were wearing gloves.

They threatened the victims and demanded the keys to the safe,” said Captain Matthee.

The suspects then tied the victim’s hands with belts and ropes and locked them up in a bathroom.

They fled with five firearms, cellphones, jewellery, two Laptops, a Sony camera and six lenses valued at about R850 000.

Captain Matthee says it is also being investigated how the suspects fled scene.

No arrests have been made since.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Ncedo Gwama of Stellenbosch police station on 021 809 9140 or 083 402 8415.

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