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On the night of 7 November 2022, an elderly couple residing on the Witsloot farm
near Vosburg, Northern Cape was violently attacked by armed robbers.
THE ROBBERY:
The couple had lived on Witsloot for two years, during which time they had renovated the dilapidated house at their own expense.
Shortly after completing the restoration, they were instructed by the farm owner to vacate the property.
While they were in the process of packing their belongings, the violent attack and robbery occurred.
At approximately 21:00, the power went out while the wife was making coffee in the kitchen.
The couple, relying on solar power, found this unusual.
The husband went outside to investigate the power issue, he encountered an armed assailant who pointed a firearm at him.
The husband attempted to lock the door to the solar power room where he was attacked but was overpowered by two additional suspects, who joined the armed robber in the assault.
The husband was severely beaten, and the suspects attempted to force gravel and sand into his mouth.
Despite his attempt to bite off the suspect’s finger, he was unable to prevent further violence.
The wife heard the commotion, and on attempting to investigate, she encountered two suspects at the kitchen backdoor.
She was forcibly returned to the kitchen and made to sit at the table.
The husband, injured and bloodied, was also brought to the kitchen.
The suspects were dressed in new royal blue, long-sleeved overalls and black hoodies.
They wore skeleton-like rubber masks and welding goggles.
Their footwear included black leather boots, black sneakers with white laces, and white sneakers.
The group comprised two white males and two black males.
The robbers held and tortured the couple with an electrical stun gun for several hours.
They specifically targeted the couple’s gold and silver collection, which they seemed to know was stored in an underground bunker and in a safe in the kitchen pantry.
The robbers forced the couple to surrender the keys to both safes.
During the robbery, a black tactical 12-bore shotgun and a black 9mm pistol were also used.
One of the robbers discharged the shotgun outside, and additional suspects subsequently arrived.
The robbers loaded the stolen gold, silver, and memorabilia, totalling approximately R50 million, including Kruger Rands, 100-gram gold bars, and various forms of silver.
They also stole a .22 rifle.
After the robbery, the suspects used a bolt cutter, which they had brought along, to cut through locks on neighbouring farms as they escaped.
They attempted to drug the couple with sleeping tablets but assured them that they would not be killed.
They only wanted to drug them before leaving.
EXAMPLES OF CLOTHING WORN BY ROBBERS:
BLACK HOODIES, BLUE ONE-PIECE OVERALLS
AND WELDING GOGGLES
EXAMPLE OF SKELETON MASK WORN UNDER WELDING GOGGLES:
EXAMPLES A STUN GUN AND BOLT CUTTER:
EXAMPLES A 9MM PISTOL AND 12-BORE SHOTGUN:
EXAMPLE OF MEMORABILIA COINS:
EXAMPLE OF 1-OUNCE GOLD KRUGER RAND COINS SHOWING HOW THEY WERE PACKAGED:
IMPORTANT WARNING:
In South Africa, buying stolen items is illegal because "possession of stolen property" constitutes a criminal offence.
The specific law relevant to this issue is found in the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977, which states that possessing,
receiving, or buying stolen property is a crime if you know or should reasonably know that the property is stolen.
The relevant section is Section 36 of the Criminal Procedure Act, which outlines that a person who receives or
disposes of property that they know or reasonably should know is stolen can be charged.
The penalties for buying stolen goods can be severe and include imprisonment for up to 15 years,
depending on the value of the stolen property and other circumstances surrounding the offence.
Additionally, fines or other legal sanctions may apply.
It is essential to consult with a legal professional for precise advice or information related to specific cases.
A police case has been filed at Vosburg Police Station under case reference number Vosburg CAS 2/11/2022.
The investigation is ongoing with the Kimberley DPCI (Hawks) Serious Organised Crime Investigation Unit
and Mike Bolhuis, Specialised Security Services.
The public is urged to contact the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (DPCI) or
Specialised Security Services (SSS) with any information that may lead to the apprehension
of the suspects and the recovery of the stolen property.
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