Armed robbers make off with congregants’ belongings

Police are investigating a case of robbery after armed gunmen stormed into a church in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, before making off with personal items belonging to the congregants, including tithes.

The robbery took place Saturday at a Seventh Day Adventist church. Gauteng police spokesperson Col Noxolo Kweza said a case of robbery has been opened.

“A group of armed men walked into the church around midday and demanded personal items from the congregants while pointing firearms at them. No-one was injured. No arrests have been made,” said Kweza.