NORTHERN CAPE – The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation is offering a reward to any person who can provide information that could lead to the arrest and prosecution of suspects involved in Tsineng police station robbery.

On Saturday, 31 July 2021, three armed suspects entered Tsineng police station pretending to file a complaint. Whilst the police official was busy addressing them, one of the suspects jumped over the counter and pointed her with a firearm.

The police official was then ordered to open a safe and the suspects managed to flee with eight pistols, three rifles and two short guns with live ammunition. No shots were fired and no injuries sustained.

Anyone with information should contact the Hawks’ Investigating Officers, Colonel Mgcineni Sityodana on 071 481 2802 or Warrant Officer Modise Bogacwi on 082 495 0819, and alternatively contact the police’s Crime Stop number 0860010111 or use My SAPS App. All information provided will be treated with strictest confidence.

Source: South African Police Service