On Thursday before 7 p.m., three suspects reportedly invaded a residence in Steiltas, Nelspruit, and pointed weapons at the residents.

“Once inside the residence, they are reported to have demanded the keys to the vehicles, a grey Ford Ranger and a Mitsubishi Lancer.” They are also believed to have tied the pair up with wires and shoe ties,” said Mpumalanga police spokeswoman Brigadier Selvy Mohlala.

“The suspects are reported to have then loaded electrical equipment and other things found in the residence, leaving the victims to fend for themselves.” Mohlala stated that the burglars returned to the residence before midnight.

“It is also claimed that the suspects returned at 11 p.m., abandoned the Mitsubishi, and then drove away in the grey Ford Ranger.” “The victims were able to go to the Nelspruit police station, where a home robbery complaint was lodged,” he stated.

“Nelspruit Flying Squad reacted and discovered the car abandoned close to Jerusalem’s cemetery in Masoyi at 1am on Friday, September 9, 2022.” He stated that the dashboard of the Ford Ranger was destroyed when it was found.