Man suffocated during burglary
Three black men entered the home while the victim was asleep.
A homeowner was suffocated during a home invasion and robbery.
The incident occurred at about 4am this morning, at a house in Siegfried Street, Cyrildene.
A homeowner was suffocated during a home invasion and robbery.
The incident occurred at about 4am this morning, at a house in Siegfried Street, Cyrildene.
The homeowner was asleep in his bedroom when the suspects entered.
One of the suspects had a firearm, while the other suspects were armed with a knife and screwdriver. The victim was tied up. The suspects placed a plastic bag over the victim’s head, suffocating him. The men ransacked the house.
A car, laptops, cellular phones, gaming consoles and cameras were among the items stolen during the robbery.
The suspects fled with the family’s valuables and a car.
