By REGINALD KANYANE
13 November 2025- The police in Nababeep are investigating a case of robbery following an incident that occurred on 12 November 2025, at approximately 2pm on the N7 road, near Okiep. The police said according to the complainant, a foreign businessman (49), he was en route from Windhoek to Cape Town for business when the alleged incident occurred.
The Namakwa police spokesperson, Captain Ivan Magerman said he further alleges that an unknown white vehicle overtook him and abruptly stopped in front of his vehicle near the bridge in Okiep. Magerman said upon stopping the vehicle, two unknown men exited the white vehicle and approached him.
“One suspect instructed the complainant to exit his vehicle while the other opened the front passenger door and accessed the dashboard compartment. The suspect allegedly removed a transparent plastic bag containing a substantial amount of cash.
“During the incident, the complainant was physically restrained and subsequently pushed to the ground. The suspects then fled the scene with the stolen cash. No weapons were used, and the complainant did not sustain any injuries,” he said.
Magerman further said the suspects remain unidentified at this stage, and the number of occupants in the suspect vehicle is unknown. He added that a case of common robbery is being investigated by Nababeep detectives.
“Anyone with information can call Detective Sergeant Deory Smith on 060 861 9156 or contact the Saps CRIME stop number 08600 10111 or use the MySaps app. All information will be treated confidentially,” said Magerman.
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