Niël Terblanché
A GANG of four burglars with what seems like intimate knowledge of the alarm system of a business in Walvis Bay stole computers and frozen food worth an estimated N$100 000 on Tuesday evening.
According to the owner of Walvis Bay Ship Chandlers, Luther Mostert, the burglars knew exactly how to enter the business premises without setting off the intricate alarm system installed at the business premises.
“To make matters worse, the security company we use sold their services to us by promising that the premises will be under constant video surveillance. These burglars managed to evade the trip sensors of the alarm system and knew exactly where the surveillance cameras were placed to avoid being identified,” Mostert said.
He said that the burglary was only detected after the four men fled from the crime scene in a taxi.
Mostert said that the loss incurred by the burglars is in fact far worse than the items they stole.
“We are unable to service our clients and every minute that goes by without us being able to deliver on our obligations is costing us thousands of dollars,” he said.
Walvis Bay Ship Chandlers specialise in the supply of deck, engine and provision stores ships chandlery, all technical stores and supply of bonded items.
The Namibian Police in Walvis Bay confirmed the burglary and added that the business owner is still in the process of registering the case with them.
An investigation has been launched to trace the four burglary suspects, as well as the taxi they used as a getaway vehicle.
