GQEBERHA – Brazen robbers surprised a family in Theesecombe last night, 7 August 2021 by shattering the glass door and adjacent window before entering and threatening them with a firearm.

It is alleged that at about 22:50, the complainant (57) and her family were watching TV when she noticed an unknown male with a balaclava at the glass door. As she was warning her husband, a shot was fired, shattering the glass. Simultaneously, the adjacent glass window was also broken. The family were ordered to lie on the floor and were tied up while the three suspects ransacked the house. A .38 special revolver, jewellery, a wallet, 3 cellphones, cash and a laptop were among some of the items taken. The suspects left through the broken door.

SAPS Kabega Park detectives are investigating a case of house robbery. No one sustained any injuries during the incident.

Police are once again advising homeowners that are especially living on smallholdings or are relatively secluded from their neighbours to install alarm systems and to make sure that they have the necessary security to protect them. Although many households do not put burglar guards on all their doors and windows, it is advisable to do so especially this makes easy access into the home. CCTV cameras are extremely crucial in police investigations therefore if a CCTV camera is installed, make sure that it is in proper working condition.

Source: South African Police Service