The North West Police arrested four suspects between the ages of 20 and 34 on Sunday, 9 September 2012, for a house robbery that took place on a farm in Buffelshoek on 5 August 2012.

82-year-old Mr. Barnard and his 80-year-old wife allegedly returned from church when they were overpowered by two suspects that were waiting for them inside their house on the Tierfontein farm. The two victims were tied up and their vehicle, a Toyota Hi-lux bakkie as well as a cellular phone and clothing were robbed during the incident.

Police traced the four suspects to Setlagole in the Vryburg Cluster, where they were arrested. The stolen vehicle, cellular phone and the clothing were all recovered by police.  

Katlego Marius Mogale(20), Philus Mogale(25), Diteko William Moreo(26) and Edward Matong(34) appeared before the Potchefstroom Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 11 September 2012 as well as on Wednesday,12 September 2012, for charges of house robbery. They will remain in custody until the next court appearance for a formal bail application.

The Provincial Commissioner of the North West, Lt Gen Zukiswa Mbombo congratulated the members for their efforts to put the culprits behind bars.