The Police in Phalaborwa launched a manhunt for a suspect who committed a house robbery at Swift Street in Phalaborwa, on Wednesday 05 July 2023 at around 20:00.

According to information, two suspects intruded a house of a 67-year-old man and attacked him. The victim was assaulted with an unknown sharp instrument and he was tied up.

The suspects ransacked the house, robbed the owner various items, and loaded them into a Toyota Land Cruiser belonging to the victim and drove off.

Police were notified and reacted swiftly together with Community Policing Forum (CPF) members. The vehicle, fitting the description, was spotted in the area. Upon noticing the Police, the suspects drove at a high speed and a chase ensued. The suspects lost control of the vehicle at a road between Makhushaneng and Phalaborwa. One suspect managed to evade arrest by fleeing on foot while his accomplice sustained serious injuries. He was arrested and rushed to local hospital under Police guard. He later died in the hospital.

The stolen properties were recovered at the accident scene and three firearms were also seized of which the serial numbers of two firearms were found to be erased.

The deceased suspect is known but not yet identified by his family.

The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service, in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe applauded the Police and members of the public for their collaborative efforts and swift response that led to the arrest and recovery of goods. "We really need this type of unity in the fight against crime", she concluded.

Anyone with information that can assist the Police to trace and arrest the remaining other suspect should contact Detective Commander of Phalaborwa Lieutenant Colonel Freddie Lubbe on 082 573 3601 or Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or the nearest Police Station or MySAPS App.

The Police investigations are still continuing.