By Agreement Mabunda
PHALABORWA- A suspected robber died when the stolen car from the house they robbed lost control and crashed.
The dead man’s accomplices fled on foot and police had since launched a manhunt for one of the suspects that committed house robbery at swift street Phalaborwa, on Wednesday 05 July at around 20h00.
According to information, two suspects intruded into a house of a 67-year-old man and attacked him. The victim was assaulted with an unknown sharp instrument on the head and tied with curtain ropes.
They ransacked the house, rob the owner of various items, loaded them into a Toyota Land Cruiser belonging to the victim and drove off.
Police were notified and reacted swiftly together with Community Policing Forum (CPF) members, the described stolen vehicle was spotted in the area. Upon noticing the Police, the suspects drove at a high speed and a chase ensued. The suspects lost control of the vehicle on a road between Makhushaneng and Phalaborwa. One suspect managed to run away and another sustained serious injuries. He was arrested and rushed to a local hospital under Police guard. He later died in the hospital.
The stolen properties were recovered at the accident scene and three firearms were also seized 1x revolver (serial number filed off), 1x Norinco (serial number filed off) and one 9mm Parabellum pistol.
The deceased suspect is known but not yet identified by his family
Anyone with information that can assist the Police to arrest the remaining other suspect should contact Detective Commander of Phalaborwa Lieutenant Colonel Freddie Lubbe on 0825733601 or crime stop number 0860010111 or visit the nearest Police Station or MysapsApp.
