Eight suspects bomb ATM with no money in Bolobedu

Police have launched a search for suspects responsible for bombing an ATM machine that had no money at a filling station in Bolobedu South, Limpopo, on Friday. The unknown suspects are also wanted for multiple offences, including contravention of Explosives Act 15 of 2003, malicious property damage and attempted murder.

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It is alleged that police received a complaint of an ATM bombing at a local filling station and rushed to the scene. On arrival, they found a Security Guard who informed them that an estimated number of eight male suspects arrived at the business premises and immediately bombed an automated teller machine [ATM] situated between the shops outside the filling station, a few meters from a taxi rank.

While the two perpetrators were busy committing the crime, two unsuspecting minibus operators arrived at the scene, intending to start picking up the passengers, but suddenly, the suspects started firing shots at them.

Both minibus operators, aged 29 and 41, sustained injuries and were later transported to a local hospital to receive medical treatment. Both are in stable condition.

MANHUNT LAUNCHED FOR SUSPECTS FOLLOWING ATM BOMBING IN BOLOBEDU SOUTH

Following the incident, the suspects fled the scene, driving a Quantum minibus with an unknown registration number.

Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the ATM had no money, and the suspects fled the scene with nothing in their possession. The mini buses were damaged during the shooting incident, and police found several spent cartridges, one ammunition and one projectile at the scene of the crime.

A manhunt of the unknown suspects is underway and anyone with information that can assist with the investigations should contact the Investigating Officer Colonel Richard Boshomane on 079 894 5501 or crime stop number 0860010111 or nearest police station or MySAPSApp. Police investigations are continuing.