Police in Sterksruit are on the hunt for a house robbery and murder suspect following an incident that occurred at Tienbank locality on Sunday evening, 6 June 2021.

It is alleged that at about 23:30, a couple were in their house when the suspect pushed open the door and demanded the vehicle keys. A scuffle ensued between them and the suspect fatally shot the male and assaulted his girlfriend with the firearm. She sustained an open wound on her head. The suspect fled with the couple’s vehicle. The tracker was activated and the vehicle belonging to the couple was found abandoned with the key still inside.

Police are appealing to any person who can assist in tracing the suspect to contact the investigating officer D/Cst Belebese onl 051 6119234 or 071 352 9234 or Crime Stop 0860010111.

Source: South African Police Service