Pair loses R385k to armed robbers

FIVE suspected armed robbers pounced on two people in Plumtree on Tuesday robbing them of R385 000, a Honda Fit, cellphones and a wristwatch.

Police said the robbery occurred along Dombodema Road.

Said police on twitter: “Police in Plumtree are investigating an armed robbery case which occurred on 20/7/21 along Dombodema Rd in Plumtree, where five men who were armed with an unidentified pistol and spikes attacked two victims before stealing ZAR 385 000 cash, Honda Fit, cellphones and wrist watch.”

The two were travelling towards Maitengwe Border Post along Madlambuzi Road when they were intercepted by the gang who were driving a beige Granvia. The Honda Fit was recovered at Hebron, Plumtree, said the police.