TRIPLE MURDER SHOCK IN GQEBERHA

By Phumlani Saul

Gqeberha police are investigating a case of
carjacking and kidnapping that ended in the
discovery of three murder victims in Bethelsdorp.

Police spokesperson Capt Sandra Janse van
Rensburg said the bodies of the victims. aged
between 23 and 37, were discovered near Salt
Dams, Salt Lake Bethelsdorp, on Monday
morning She said two victims were found lving close to
each other. while a third was located a few metres
away after police followed a trail of blood.

“On Sundav at about 8.30pm a complainant
reported at SAPS Kwanobuhle the kidnapping and
carjacking in Vukukhanye Street, Kwanobuhle.

“It is alleged the complainant was seated inside a
white Mazda 323 with other occupants when they
were approached by five unknown males. two of
whom were armed with firearms.

“She said the suspects allegedly threatened the
victims at gunpoint and demanded money and
cellphones. “One suspect took control of the vehicle and drove
off with three occupants inside. while the
remaining victims were left at the scene.

“The suspects fled with the vehicle and two
cellphones. No shots were fired during the
incident. The vehicle was later recovered
abandoned in Algoa Road.”

Janse van Rensburg said the next day police were
called to a scene next to Old Uitenhage Road near
Salt Dams where the bodies of three adult males
were discovered with gunshot wounds.
“Preliminary investigations have confirmed the
three deceased are the same victims who were
kidnapped during the Kwanobuhle carjacking
incident.

“Cases of carjacking. kidnapping and triple
murder are under investization. No arests has
been made, and the suspects remain unknown at this stage.”

Anyone with information that could assist in the
investigation is urged to contact Lt-Col Monde
Sithole on 082-457-2812 or Crime Stop on 086-
001-0111.