Security officer tied-up during robbery.

Philipsburg:-- Police is also investigating another case where a security guard were tied up during a robbery. The incident occurred on January 3rd police and detectives were sent to ECONO Food Market on Welgelegen road for a robbery.
On the scene the security guard with initials E.F.G. stated to the investigating officers that around 05.00 a.m. while carrying out his controls of the building and premises he was attacked by five unknown men.
The men were mainly masked and dressed in dark clothing. At least one of these men was armed with a small silver colored handgun. The victim stated the at the time of the attack he was at the back of the building where he was tied-up and being held against his will. Four of the robbers then gained access to the building while one robber stayed guarding him. His money and cellular telephone were stolen from him. The robbers also stole, two laptop computers, security camera system, computer equipment, a large amount of Chippy telephone cards and both cash register containing a small amount of cash from the building. The stolen items were placed in a vehicle and taken away. Shortly after the victim loosened himself and called the police and notified his other colleges. The Special Robbery Unit is investigating this matter.

Police Spokesman Ricardo Henson said they received of reports robbery, and house break ins. These incidents he said took place at private homes, business places and cars. Police he said were very busy since they also have a number cases on ill-treatment and destruction of property being investigated.