The Northern Cape police are on a desperate manhunt after three dead bodies were stolen from a private funeral home in Kuruman on Monday, March 17. Among the stolen corpses were two men and a baby girl. Authorities are now working around the clock to track down the culprits responsible for this shocking crime, ZiMoja reporting.
Security Guard Assaulted and Tied Up
According to police spokesperson Colonel Sergio Kock, the robbers struck at 1:30 AM when they stormed into the guard room of the funeral home. The two suspects allegedly overpowered the security guard, assaulted him, tied him up, and blindfolded him before making off with the bodies.
A case of business robbery has since been opened, and law enforcement officials are treating the matter with urgency.
Unprecedented Crime in Northern Cape
Colonel Kock emphasized that a crime of this nature is highly uncommon in the province. “Our team is working tirelessly to apprehend the suspects,” he stated.
The shocking nature of the case has also prompted the Kuruman Funeral Parlour to enlist the help of private investigators, hoping to bring closure to the grieving families affected by the theft.
Funeral Industry Calls for Answers
Chairperson of the Funeral Industry Reform Association, Johan Rousseau, confirmed that they are assisting families in drafting documents to clarify what went wrong. “The police have set up a task team for this case, and we have provided them with guidelines on where they should focus their investigation,” Rousseau said.
He further revealed that the funeral home hired private entities to assist in uncovering the truth behind the robbery.
Authorities Urge Public for Assistance
The police are calling on anyone with information that could help solve this bizarre case to come forward. Individuals can contact Lieutenant Colonel Doggy Magugu at 082 469 0578 or call the SAPS Crime Stop number at 08600 10111.
As investigations continue, families of the deceased remain deeply distressed, hoping for swift justice and the safe return of their loved ones’ remains.
