14 Aug 2019

Serowe police have launched a manhunt for five suspects who attacked and robbed their victims of cellphones and money in the early hours of  Sunday morning.

Speaking in an interview,  Serowe station commander Superintendent Molefhe Molefhe said the five assailants broke into a house while occupants were still sleeping and tied their hands and legs with rope.

Superintendent Molefhe said the robbers were armed with sharp objects and overpowered the four victims.
 One of the victims was rushed to Sekgoma Memorial Hospital with serious injuries after he was stabbed with a sharp instrument.

The robbers got away with a cellphone and cash amounting to P20 000.

He said the victims were  business people operating a filling station and shops at Serowe Mall.

Superintendent Molefhe advised business people to bank their money instead of keeping it at home. ENDS