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SA theatre personality gunned down
17/12/2006 06:53 - (SA)
Johannesburg - Taliep Petersen, one of South Africa's most popular theatre personalities, was shot and killed during an armed robbery at his Athlone home on Saturday night, police said on Sunday.
Superintendent Billy Jones said the incident happened in Grassmere Street around 23:45 on Saturday.
"Although it cannot be confirmed, family members believe that the deceased opened the door after he heard the door-bell ring," said Jones.
"And the men threatened the deceased and six other family members with guns."
They robbed Petersen's family of their cellphones, watches and other small items before locking them inside their bedrooms, said Jones.
Petersen was then allegedly taken to the living room where he was robbed of cash and a cellphone. Electronic equipment was also taken from the room.
"According to family members, they heard one gun shot while they were still locked up in their bedrooms.
"The body of the deceased was found in the TV room with a bullet wound to the neck. His hands and feet were tied with tie-strips," said Jones.
The men allegedly fled in an unknown vehicle and were still at large.
A case of murder had been opened.
Anyone with information could contact Athlone police on 021-697-9238/39/40 or Crime Stop on 08600-10111.
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