Armed house robbery in Safarituine

Rustenburg – A house robbery occurred in the early hours of Monday, 17 February 2025 in Safarituine, Rustenburg. According to sergeant Ofentse Mokgadi, the complainant was asleep in her bedroom when she was startled awake by two intruders, one of whom was armed with a firearm. The suspects appeared to be searching for an Ethiopian male they believed resided at the house.

While the complainant was not harmed, other suspects scoured the remaining rooms, where two family members were asleep. They were robbed of their cellphones before the intruders fled.

The six suspects, all wearing balaclavas to conceal their identities, gained entry by forcefully breaking the kitchen door.

Authorities have launched an investigation and are following all possible leads. However, no arrests have been made at this stage. The South African Police Service (SAPS) urges community members who may have information that could assist in identifying and apprehending the suspects to come forward.

Anyone with information is requested to contact the Rustenburg Police Station or detective sergeant Ben Mogale on 082 772 8332.