The Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit are on the hunt for a suspect following the murder of security guard, Watson Ridgeley (30) who was shot on September 2, in Perseverance.
According to police spokesperson, Captain Sandra Janse Van Rensburg, it is alleged that at approximately 14:15, at the corners of M14 and Kohler Street, Perseverance, SAPS Swartkops responded to a complaint of a shooting.
She said that on arrival they found the private security vehicle, a Nissan NP200, had collided with another stationary vehicle.
“In the driver’s seat they found Ridgeley with multiple gunshot wounds,” said Janse Van Rensburg.
She said that he was on duty at the time of the shooting.
“It is alleged that gunshots were fired and that is when the private security vehicle veered towards a white Toyota Yaris whose driver was busy changing a tyre. One of the suspects reached into the security vehicle and took the firearm of the officer and fled the scene,” said Janse Van Rensburg.
“The motive for the attack is robbery and a case of murder was opened and is currently under investigation.”
Anyone with information that can assist in the investigation, is asked to contact the Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit, D/Capt Monde Sithole 082 457 2812 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station. All information is confidential, and callers may remain anonymous.
