The Northern Cape police are investigating a business robbery case at a private mortuary in Kuruman.
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IN A SHOCKING and chilling crime, three bodies, including those of two adult men and a baby girl, were stolen from a private funeral parlour in Kuruman in the early hours of Monday morning.
According to Northern Cape police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Sergio Kock, two unidentified suspects broke into the premises at approximately 1.30am on March 17. The criminals reportedly overpowered the on-duty security guard, subjecting him to a terrifying ordeal before making off with the corpses.
The assailants assaulted the guard, blindfolded him, and tied him up in the facility’s guardroom, leaving him unable to raise the alarm. By the time he was freed, the perpetrators had vanished with the three bodies, leaving behind more questions than answers.
The motive behind the brazen corpse heist remains unclear, with authorities scrambling to determine whether the crime is linked to ritualistic practices, organ trafficking, or another sinister agenda. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, leaving residents both horrified and perplexed.
The Northern Cape SAPS Provincial Crime Investigation Services (CIS) has launched an urgent probe into the case and is appealing to the public for assistance. Anyone with information that could lead to the capture of the suspects is urged to contact Lieutenant-Colonel Doggy Magugu on 082 469 0578, the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111, or use the MySAPS app. All information will be handled with strict confidentiality.
As investigators piece together the details of this macabre crime, families and community members are left anxiously awaiting answers, while concerns have also been raised over the safety of funeral homes in the region.