National police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul
Nyathi confirmed the robbery that occurred at around 3am in the Medium Density
Suburb. He said the suspects were armed with pistols and broke into the
complainant’s house and threatened to shoot him and his family while demanding
cash.
“We are investigating a robbery case which occurred in the
Medium Density Suburb in Beitbridge on October 9 at around 3am. The
complainant, who is a businessman, was asleep at his home with his family when
four unidentified suspects broke into his home,” said Asst Comm Nyathi.
He said they threatened to shoot him and his family while
demanding cash. They went on to search the house and took R1, 2 million, US$3
500, two cellphones and four wrist watches, among other valuables.
Asst Comm Nyathi said investigations were underway and
appealed to members of the public with information that could lead to the
arrest of the suspects to contact any nearest police station. He urged
businesspeople to desist from keeping large sums of money at home.
Ass Comm Nyathi said police are concerned about the
increase in cases of armed robberies targeting businesspeople.
“As police we continue to urge businesspeople to desist
from keeping large sums of money in their houses. By keeping this money, they
are putting themselves at risk of being attacked by robbers and in the process
are risking their lives. As police we continue to record cases of armed
robberies at homes, which means that people are not taking heed of our advice.
If people have large sums of money, they must take it to the bank,” he said. Chronicle
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