By Obakeng Maje

Kimberley-Northern Cape police are investigating an armed robbery which allegedly took place on Thursday between 08:00 and 11:30 at Johanna Street, Monument Heights. 

“It is allegedly that a woman in her early fourties was phoned by two men who personated themselves as registered diamond dealers with a permit to sold diamonds” lieutenant Adrea Cloete said.

Police said that the men allegedly entered the house of the victim with a briefcase. 

“The two suspects then opened the briefcase to show the victim their permit to sell diamonds, but instead one suspect pull out a pistol and threaten the victim with it” Cloete said. 

The two suspects managed to get away with an undisclosed amount of money and jewellery and fled the scene on foot. 

Cloete said assistance of Kimberley community are being request in this regard to trace these suspects because they are posing a danger to anybody as they are in the possession of a firearm.  

“The police request that information regarding the incident be forwarded to Detective Warrant officer Dibebe at 082 3020 407” she said. 

The investigation continues. 

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