Lifeless body of a man found in a car on the N1 road

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Parkroad police in Free State are investigating a case of house robbery, kidnapping and murder following a discovery of a lifeless body of a 46 years old man on the N1 road.

It is said according to statement by police Spokesperson Sgt Mahlomola Kareli that 41 years old was going out for a jog Sunday morning, 08:00 when she was ambushed by an armed man who allegedly instructed her to go back inside her house.

Inside there was a two children aged 14 and 4 years old, they were both forced into a bedroom and tied.

“The second suspect also followed suit and they managed to get her back into the house. The woman and her two children aged 14 and 4 were locked in the bedroom with hands and feet tied. Moments later the unsuspecting husband aged 46, arrived and was also ambushed by the suspects and pointed with a firearm. The 46-year-old husband was forced at gunpoint into his vehicle with his hands and feet tied and a plastic bag over his head.”

“The suspects drove out in the husband’s vehicle leaving the woman and children locked in the bedroom. The woman managed to untie herself and go out looking for help. Police were called to the scene and a lookout was given of a Dark grey Toyota Hilux with FS registration numbers” said Sgt Kareli.

Hours later around 13:00 the lifeless body of the husband was found in the car abandoned on the side of the road.

Medical emergency services personnels declared him dead upon arrival on the scene. He was found covered with blood.