Limpopo man robbed of R260k in front of home
A 45-year-old man was allegedly robbed of R260 000 in cash at the security gate of his residence in Thornhill, Limpopo on Tuesday.
Police said the suspects followed the victim to his home after he withdrew the cash at a mall.
Limpopo police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba says the victim was unaware that he was being followed.
“He was confronted by two unknown male suspects who alighted from a white Toyota Corolla vehicle while pointing a firearm at him.
“Their accomplice remained inside the motor vehicle while the two robbed the victim of a bag containing the money and a wristwatch.
“Following the incident, the suspects managed to flee the scene driving the said motor vehicle and the victim followed them until Die Meer Street towards Ladanna. “
Provincial police commissioner Thembi Hadebe has warned people not to carry large sums of money.
"I would like to encourage everyone to utilize the electronic transactions to avert being victims of these kind of incidents.
“Criminals are ready to benefit from the hard-earned money from unsuspecting individuals or social groups who by all means will become victims for physically risking their lives rather than applying these safety measures."
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#sapsLIM A victim (45) robbed of over R260 000 cash on Tuesday 22/11. He was robbed at gunpoint at his place of residence in Polokwane after withdrawing the cash. Info -> D/Sgt Maphuta James Ngoepe 0826859507, #CrimeStop 08600 10111 or #MySAPSApp. NP https://t.co/EB7i8ENMni pic.twitter.com/OzrYMeelYD
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