Armed robbers get away with R385k

Bongani Ndlovu, Chronicle Reporter
FIVE suspected armed robbers pounced on two people in Plumtree before robbing them of 385 000 rand, a Honda Fit vehicle and cellphones.

Police say the robbery occurred on Tuesday along Dombodema Road.

“Police in Plumtree are investigating an armed robbery case which occurred on 20/7/21 along Dombodema Rd in Plumtree, where five men who were armed with an unidentified pistol and spike attacked two victims before stealing ZAR 385 000 cash, Honda Fit, cellphones and wrist watch,” said the police on their official Twitter account.

The two were travelling towards Maitengwe border post, when the five robbers pounced.

“The complainants were travelling in a Honda Fit motor vehicle towards Maitengwe border post along Madlambuzi road when they were intercepted by the suspects who were driving a beige Granvia motor vehicle. The Honda Fit was recovered at Hebron, Plumtree,” said the Police. — @bonganinkunzi