BETHLEHEM – A 19-year old suspect arrested in connection with a tuckshop robbery and the alleged stabbing of its owner was remanded in custody following his appearance in the Bethlehem Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 6 November 2026.
His formal bail application is scheduled for Thursday, 19 November 2026.
The court appearance followed an incident at a tuckshop in Naledi Section, Bohlokong, on Thursday, 5 November 2026.
According to Thabo Mofutsanyana District police spokesperson Warrant Officer Mmako Mophiring, three men entered the shop during business hours, pretending to look for food.
“Two of the suspects took food from the shelves, while the third approached the 22-year old businessman and demanded money,” said Mophiring.
Police allege that when the owner said he had no money, the man demanding cash stabbed him with a knife on the right side of his neck and on his cheek.
The other two suspects fled during the ensuing struggle, according to police.
Mophiring said the injured owner escaped from the shop and locked it, trapping the alleged attacker inside.
“The police were summoned to the scene and arrested the suspect. The victim was transported to a local hospital for further medical treatment,” said Mophiring.
Police said a case of business robbery and attempted murder is being investigated.
