Police in Malamulele have launched a manhunt after armed suspects allegedly robbed Nkatini High School in Xigalo village and fled with 41 school tablets and 15 cellphones in the early hours of Wednesday.
According to a statement issued by Limpopo police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, the incident occurred at about 3am on October 21, when a group of unknown men wearing balaclavas entered a classroom where two male staff members were supervising learners studying overnight.
One of the suspects was reportedly armed with a firearm, while the others carried a pick, a knife and housebreaking implements.
The suspects allegedly overpowered the two staff members and tied them up before proceeding to another classroom, where they found two female staff members sleeping and also tied them up.
The suspects then allegedly entered three separate classrooms where learners were studying and demanded their tablets and cellphones.
They fled the scene with 41 school tablets and 15 cellphones. The total value of the stolen items has not yet been determined.
Police have appealed to anyone who may have information that could assist in identifying and arresting the suspects to contact investigating officer Sergeant Shadrack Mabunda on 082 729 0229.
Members of the public can also report information at their nearest police station, call Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS app.
Police investigations are continuing.
Police hunt suspects after 41 tablets stolen from Limpopo school
