By Obakeng Maje
Kimberley- Police are investigating an armed robbery which allegedly took place on Thursday between 08:00 and 11:30 at Johanna Street, Monument Heights. A woman in her early fourties was allegedly phoned by two men who pretended to be registered diamond dealers with a permit to sell diamonds.
“It is alleged that the men entered the house of the victim with a briefcase. The two suspects then allegedly opened the briefcase to show the victim their permit to sell diamonds, but instead one suspect allegedly pulled out a pistol and threatened the victim with it” Lieutenant Andrea Cloete said.
“The two suspects managed to get away with an undisclosed amount of money and jewellery to the value of R 100 000. The two suspects then fled the scene on foot” Cloete said.
Police request any assistance from the community are being request with 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.
The investigation continues.
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