Armed robbers raid stokvel gathering, steal R30,000 from women in Limpopo
Limpopo police have launched a manhunt for three armed suspects who allegedly stormed a stokvel gathering in Letsitele, robbing 16 women of approximately R30,000 in cash and several cellphones before firing shots and fleeing the scene.
Police are investigating a robbery that occurred during a stokvel gathering in Musiphana, near Tzaneen, Limpopo. Thieves targeted 16 women and managed to steal around R30,000 along with their cellphones. The suspects entered the home, threatened the women with firearms, and demanded money. They then fired several shots before speeding away in an unregistered red sedan.
Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba confirmed the incident and opened a case of business robbery. Limpopo's Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Jan Petrus Scheepers, expressed his disapproval of the crime and warned community members, especially those involved in stokvel groups, to avoid keeping large sums of cash at private residences.
The police have appealed for any information that could aid the investigation, urging individuals to contact Constable Thabiso Makgamatha at 076 023 1981, Crime Stop at 08600 10111, or report to Mysapsapp.
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