Teenage Gauteng hockey players attacked and robbed at guesthouse

According to the police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu, police have launched a manhunt for the six attackers.

Naidu said on Saturday evening, some of the hockey players retired to their rooms earlier on Saturday evening at about 22:00).

“At about 00:30, two girls (sharing a room) were awakened by three unknown males in their room. One had a firearm, and the other two had knives.

“Their hands were cable-tied, and their room ransacked. A short while later, another two teenagers were ushered into the room and also bound with cable ties.”

THE MEN WERE ARMED WITH KNIVES

She said the suspects were surprised by the manager and other team players who had entered the guesthouse through the sliding door.

The manager screamed, and the suspects ran out through the sliding door.

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“No shots were fired, and no one was injured. Clothing, cellphones, sim cards, laptops, a Wi-Fi router, an iPad, and cash were taken. Entry was gained by forcing open the sliding door.”

Naidu said the team is from Gauteng.

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“A case of business robbery is under investigation. Police are urging good second-hand dealers and the community to be observant and heedful when anyone approaches them to sell any of the abovementioned items.

Buying stolen property is an offence, and anyone who receives stolen property may be charged and prosecuted. The community is advised to contact SAPS Kabega Park 041 397 6802 or any other police station or 10111 centre or Crime Stop 08600 1011 immediately.