A man and his wife were attacked & overpowered and tied up by three black armed attackers at their home on the Plaston Road last night.
The attackers burnt a plastic bag, intending to torture the couple by burning them with the molten plastic.
According to Const Cynthia Mbokodo of White River SAPS, the home owner stated that he was closing the door and locking up for the night when three men grabbed him and tied him and his wife up.
The attackers reportedly demanded to know where the safe was and wanted cash. The man told them that he didn’t have firearms but said they could check his wallet for cash. The two victims were then taken to their bedroom where the attackers proceeded to intimidate them and repeated their demands.
The attackers burnt a plastic bag, intending to torture the couple by burning them with the molten plastic.
According to the male victim’s statement, the attackers had a firearm but didn’t actively point it at them.
The three attackers apparently realised that they weren’t going to find any firearms on the premises and proceeded to steal items like a camera, laptop, iPhone and cash, before heading off.
No arrests have yet been made and the investigation is ongoing.
Community members that have any information pertaining to the case are urged to contact the White River police station on 013-750-0888.
Mbokodo advised community members to be on the alert and lock doors and gates and activate their security alarms. “They should also check around the house to see if anything is suspicious when they get home from work. Domestic workers and gardeners, who are at people’s homes during the day should keep a lookout for anything suspicious. They should not open the gate or doors for anyone, except when the home owner has arranged for them to open for someone specific,” she concluded.
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