The Thabong police are investigating the bombing of an automated teller machine (ATM) in a supermarket in the township on Friday morning.
On Friday (24/02) at 03:20, the ATM situated in Sunrise Supermarket, Bush Tshabalala Avenue, Thabong, was extensively damaged when it was blown open by explosive devices.
When the Thabong police responded to the crime scene, two shots were fired in their direction but no one sustained any injuries, says Capt. Stephen Thakeng, media liaison officer for the Lejweleputswa police.
“Four men were seen running away in different directions and disappeared in the dark. Members of the Explosive Section were summoned to the scene and found remnants of a shock tube starter, brown box tape with a small quantity of explosives, swabs and control samples. The money found at the scene was dye stained,” says Thakeng.
Anyone with information that will assist the police with their investigation, must contact the Thabong police station on 082-301-2809 or the Crime Stop number 08600-10111.
