On Friday, May 10, at approximately 3:30 PM, a group of unidentified suspects executed a house robbery at the residential premises of medical personnel at Jane Furse Hospital.
According to Provincial police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba, the assailants targeted four student nurses during the incident. The robbers, armed with firearms, threatened the medical staff, instructing them not to scream to avoid drawing attention to the unfolding crime.
The suspects made away with two iPhone cellphones, two Huawei notebooks, a Samsung Galaxy cellphone, groceries, clothes, and an undisclosed amount of money.
The total estimated value of the stolen items stands at around R70,000. The perpetrators were masked throughout the incident, adding a layer of difficulty to their identification.
Additionally, the hospital’s security guard was discovered tied up in another room, rendering him unable to respond to the emergency.
The swift and methodical nature of the robbery has raised concerns regarding the safety and security measures in place at the hospital premises. The provincial police are currently conducting an intensive investigation to apprehend the suspects and recover the stolen items.
Following the alarming incident at Jane Furse Hospital, law enforcement authorities were swiftly summoned to the scene.
Brigadier Mashaba confirmed that police promptly registered a case of house robbery, marking the commencement of an intensive investigation. The police have mobilized a dedicated task force and initiated a comprehensive manhunt to trace and apprehend the armed suspects involved in the robbery.
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The investigation is currently in full swing, with the authorities leaving no stone unturned to ensure the culprits are brought to justice. To this end, police are actively appealing to the public for any information that could aid in identifying and locating the assailants. Through community cooperation, law enforcement agencies hope to gather crucial leads that may expedite the capture of the suspects.
In an effort to piece together the events of the robbery, authorities are meticulously reviewing surveillance footage from the hospital and surrounding areas.
This visual evidence is expected to provide significant insights into the suspects’ identities and movements. Concurrently, police are conducting thorough interviews with potential witnesses who might have observed suspicious activities or have pertinent information regarding the incident.
The local community has been urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour or activities to the police immediately. The safety of the residents and the swift resolution of this case are of paramount importance.
