Seven firearms stolen in three-hour ordeal, Broederstroom farm attack
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Platinum Weekly newspaper | Broederstroom – Since the attack on Les Brett (66) and his wife Natashia (58), North West police have confirmed that seven licensed firearms and ammunition were stolen from a safe at the couple’s home.
Hartbeespoortdam detectives are investigating a case of house robbery. Police said no arrests had been made.
The couple were at home on a game farm in Broederstroom on Sunday evening, 1 November, when three masked men allegedly entered through a sliding door and demanded money. Reportedly, the men tied them up and assaulted them over the course of about three hours.
Police said Les sought medical attention after the men allegedly threatened him and poured hot water on him. Two cellphones, a laptop, cash and other belongings were also reported stolen.
Security personnel reached the property within minutes of receiving a call for help and called emergency medical services. Drones were used to search the surrounding area, but the suspects were not found during the search.
The robbery has renewed concern about the safety of people living on farms and smallholdings. It came just days after Ventersdorp farmer Donovan Marx was seriously injured in an attack on his farm on 28 October.
Anyone with information about the Broederstroom robbery can contact investigating officer warrant officer Gregory Kwadi on 082 373 9636.