CRIME BRIEFS

GALESHEWE Police are searching for a suspect, aged between 30 and 36, who is wanted for allegedly raping a 31-year-old woman.

According to police spokesperson, Sergeant Majang Skalkie, the suspect allegedly accosted the victim. “It is alleged that on Sunday, December 31, 2017, between 1pm and 3pm, the victim was walking with her friend from her work place when she was approached by unknown man. The man grabbed her by her clothes and stabbed her in her hand. The suspect then allegedly raped her,” said Skalkie.

Skalkie has urged anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the police. “Anyone who can assist in tracing the suspect is asked to contact the investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Bonolo Masao, on 084

299 5912. All information will be treated as strictly confidential,” she said.

KIMBERLEY A REWARD has been offered for information which will assist police in the Northern Cape in their hunt for two suspects who have been linked to violent offences in Kimberley over the last year.

“The two suspects, Karabo Rankali and Bongani Vundisa, are wanted for armed robbery and attempted murder, relating to offences committed in 2017 and 2018,” said SAPS provincial spokesperson, Captain Sergio Kock, yesterday.

“A monetary reward will be