By Obakeng Maje

Schweizer Reneke-Two men sentenced to prison accused were sentenced 10-15 years in prison for robbery aggravating by Schweizer Reneke Regional court.

Teko Erens Baard (20), and Sello Lekgetho (21) were found guilty of robbery and sanction 10 and 15 years into prison respectively.

“Both suspects appeared before Schweizer-Reneke Regional Court on 03 July 2013 and were found guilty of Robbery Aggravating” captain Pelonomi Makau said. Teko Erens Baard was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment whilst Sello Lekgetho received 10 years imprisonment.

“It is alleged that the suspects robbed a 31-year- old victim off his two cellphones as well as an undisclosed amount of cash at Ipelegeng Township near Schweizer- Reneke after threatening him with a knife. 

The police said a victim managed to grab one of the suspects with the assistance of the community members while the other suspect fled.

“Police were summoned to the scene and arrested the suspect after they found a cellphone and cash in his possession. He gave the police the description of his accomplice who was arrested the same day during the night and found in possession of another cellphone” Makau said.

The two appeared before magistrate and were sanctioned.

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