Police have launched a manhunt for suspects who allegedly robbed two secondary schools in the Mecklenburg policing area of Limpopo, stealing learners’ tablets and personal belongings.
The incidents occurred in Morapaneng and Ga Kgoete villages in the Sekhukhune District during the early hours of Tuesday, according to Limpopo police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba.
In the first incident, at about 3am in Morapaneng village, a security officer was conducting patrols when he was approached by five suspects wearing balaclavas. Two of them were allegedly armed with firearms.
The suspects allegedly threatened the security officer, tied his hands and forced him to lie on the floor before entering a classroom where learners were sleeping.
They allegedly stole the learners’ tablets, a cellphone and other personal belongings.
In a separate incident at about 2.55am in Ga Kgoete village, six suspects, also reportedly wearing balaclavas, allegedly entered the school premises.
Two of the suspects were reportedly armed with firearms. They allegedly tied up the security guard while four others entered a classroom where female learners were sleeping and stole about 10 school tablets.
The total value of the stolen items from both schools has yet to be determined.
Police have opened two cases of business robbery, and investigations are continuing.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact investigating officers Sergeant Ndelly Mampa or Constable Ricobeth Diale on 063 684 2984.
Information can also be reported at the nearest police station, through Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or via the MySAPS app.
