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Elderly Witpoortjie couple robbed at gunpoint by fake meter readers

If that was not enough, on their way out they allegedly robbed a neighbour of his phone while he was standing at his gate.

 

Two elderly Witpoortjie residents have been left traumatised after being held and robbed at gunpoint this morning, Wednesday, 6 March.

The four robbers made off with two televisions from the house and also stole a silver Chevrolet Cruze with registration number BC 46 NG GP. They are still on the run.

The spot in the lounge where one of the stolen televisions used to stand. Photo: Siso Naile.

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If that was not enough, on their way out they allegedly robbed a neighbour of his phone while he was standing at his gate. The robbers sped off in a Ford Ranger and the stolen Chevrolet Cruze. Police were called to the scene.

A number of security companies were also on scene to get detailed descriptions of the suspects. One of the robbers was allegedly clad in a City Power T-shirt, according to the homeowner. It was speculated at the scene that the suspects could have been the infamous City Power staff impersonators.

A Bhekani Abantu Services security officer taking photos at the property where the robbery was committed. Photo: Siso Naile.

This is a developing story.

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