Suspects burn down building and cars worth over R2 million

Police in Bolobedu, Limpopo have launched a massive manhunt for unknown suspects who allegedly torched an office building and cars worth more than R2 million in Kgapane location.

The incident reportedly happened on Saturday, 20 May 2023 at about 00:10.

SUSPECTS BURN AN OFFICE AND CARS IN LIMPOPO

South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson in Limpopo, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said according to information at their disposal, a 32-year-old security officer was on duty at the premises when he noticed fire in the yard.

The officer went further to investigate and realised that the office building was on fire together with the cars parked in the yard.

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Ledwaba said the incident was immediately reported to the police and members of the Emergency Fire Brigade who managed to extinguish the fire.

“The motive of the incident is currently unknown at this stage and police have opened a case of malicious damage to property,” he said.

Police have urged anyone with information that can assist the police with the apprehension of the unknown suspects is urged to contact the Branch Commander Lieutenant Colonel Marius Botha on 082 469 2937 or crime stop number 0860010111 or nearest police station or MySAPSApp.

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This article was originally published by NOKWANDA NCWANE.