Woman killed for her handbag
By Celeste Ganga
25 February 2008
Mitchells Palin police are requesting the assistance of the public in tracing three suspects, who were allegedly involved in a murder and armed robbery that occurred on Friday afternoon.
“The 45 year-old victim (Gertie van Vuuren) who lives in Woodlands, Mitchells Plain (was with) her husband and son in-law, (they) were crossing a bridge on the corner of Eerste and Westpoort Avenue when a white Ford Bantam bakkie stopped nearby,” says police spokesperson, Inspector Bernadine Steyn.
Steyn adds that two of the three occupants in the bakkie approached them and allegedly grabbed van Vuuren’s handbag after which a struggle occurred.
“The victim sustained bullet wounds to her head and chest. She died on the scene. Her husband and son in-law sustained no injuries. The suspects grabbed her handbag and fled the scene,” explains Steyn.
The suspects are still at large. Police are investigating a case of murder and armed robbery.
Anyone with information is requested to call Inspector Christopher Delcarme at the Mitchell's Plain police station on 021 370 1600.
25 February 2008
Mitchells Palin police are requesting the assistance of the public in tracing three suspects, who were allegedly involved in a murder and armed robbery that occurred on Friday afternoon.
“The 45 year-old victim (Gertie van Vuuren) who lives in Woodlands, Mitchells Plain (was with) her husband and son in-law, (they) were crossing a bridge on the corner of Eerste and Westpoort Avenue when a white Ford Bantam bakkie stopped nearby,” says police spokesperson, Inspector Bernadine Steyn.
Steyn adds that two of the three occupants in the bakkie approached them and allegedly grabbed van Vuuren’s handbag after which a struggle occurred.
“The victim sustained bullet wounds to her head and chest. She died on the scene. Her husband and son in-law sustained no injuries. The suspects grabbed her handbag and fled the scene,” explains Steyn.
The suspects are still at large. Police are investigating a case of murder and armed robbery.
Anyone with information is requested to call Inspector Christopher Delcarme at the Mitchell's Plain police station on 021 370 1600.
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