By Obakeng Maje
Lethabong-Police are investigating  a case of business robbery and arson after a business belonging to Chinese nationals was robbed and set alight on Wednesday at approximately 04:20am.

Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said it alleged that three Chinese nationals were woken up by four unknown suspects who forcefully entered the premises and pointed them with firearms.

“The suspects who were allegedly wearing balaclavas, tightened the victim’s hands and feet with cable ties, ransacked the place and demanded money from them” Mokgwabone said.

They allegedly took cash amounting to R10 000, airtime vouchers and cigarettes with estimated value of R30 000. 

According to the information, the victims were assaulted in the process with an iron rod and set the place alight.

“The place that is trading as bottle store and grocery shop was completely burnt down.  All three victims were taken to the local clinic for medical treatment” Mokgwabone said.  

Nobody has been arrested yet and investigation regarding the matter continues.

“The police are appealing to anyone with the information that can lead to the arrest and prosecution of the suspects to call Lethabong Police Station on 012 270 0064 or 082 416 1055. Alternatively, Crime Stop can be called on 08600 10111” he concludes.-TDN
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