42-year-old man shot in the stomach as eight thugs entered his tarven

42-year-old man shot in the stomach as eight thugs entered his tarven

 

By Jonk wa Mashamba
news@alexreporter.co.za


The Jouberton police have launched a manhunt after eight robbers allegedly entered a tavern in Extension 23, Potchefstroom, just before midnight on Saturday, 23 July 2022.

 

It is alleged that the suspects entered a tavern, threatened patrons and fired a few shots randomly, before robbing some of them (patrons) of their cellular phones.

 

According to Col Adele Myburgh, a 42-year-old tavern owner was instructed to open the cash register.

 

“Upon refusing, he was shot in the stomach and admitted at a local hospital where he is in a stable condition. No other injuries were reported,” said Myburgh

 

Myburgh said the thugs robbers proceeded to break open a burglar door, leading into the owner’s house.

 

“After a search, they took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled to a nearby field where they got into two vehicles, a white Toyota Quantum mini bus and a white bakkie.

 

“Anyone with information that can assist the police with their investigation is requested to contact the Investigating Officer, Warrant Officer Mangaliso Mosiea on Cell: 072 ‪476 4679‬ or call Crime Stop on ‪08600 10111‬.

 

“Anonymous tip-offs can also be reported on the MySAPS App from smart phones,” Myburgh said.

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