DETECTIVES in Uitenhage have implemented an activation plan in an effort to track, trace and arrest three suspects who allegedly robbed a business in Caledon Street, Uitenhage, and murdered one of the employees.
According to information released by the police, the incident occurred on Monday, October 12 at about 20:30.
“Three suspects (of which two were armed) entered the pub and threatened the complainant and co-workers,” said police spokesperson Captain Gerda Swart.
“The victims were ordered to lie down on the floor whilst being searched. The suspects took items from the employees and an undisclosed amount of cash from the till.
“As the suspects exited, they abducted two of the employees (a male and a female) and fled in an unknown vehicle.”
A task team was immediately established to search for the suspects and the abducted persons. The 38 year-old female victim was dropped off in KwaNobuhle.
She managed to make her way to the local police station and reported the incident.
“Her male co-worker, aged 28 years old was still missing and a case of business robbery and abduction was opened. The next morning, at about 08:00 police were informed about a body of a male who was found in Mothlante Street, Area 11 in KwaNobuhle,” said Captain Swart.
“The body was identified as that of Msawenkosi Khoza, who the previous night was abducted after the robbery. A case of murder is also under investigation.”
- Police are appealing to anyone who might be able to assist with any information that could lead to the arrest of the three suspects to contact Detective Sergeant Ricardo January on 072 217 5772 or SAPS Uitenhage on 041 996 3438 or the nearest police station. Callers may remain anonymous and all information will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
