SAPS issues R100,000 reward, pics of 2 Zimbabwean suspects in killing of Steers manager David Shaw

R100 000 reward for two black-African male Zimbabwean suspects for murder of David Shaw 31 May 2013 Steers Columbine Crossing THE morning got off to a tragic start for the Steers staff at the Mabaleng Centre on Columbine Road, Friday May 31. 31 May 2013 (by Zesuliwe Hadebe) -- It is reported that the manager was shot in front of the other hostages after he tried to put up a fight. He was pronounced dead on the scene. An unconfirmed number of assailants entered the store around 09:45 and ordered the staff to lie down, thereafter, they looted the tills. Mondeor Victim Support Counsellor Steve Mentz said that the manager was shot once in his shoulder and the bullet passed through and came out his back. The security officer, who responded immediately after the panic button was pressed, confirmed that the manager was still alive when he arrived. Pressure was applied to the wound to minimise the bleeding and paramedics were called, however, it was too late to save the victim. The SAP chopper and Flying Squad were dispatched to look for the robbers, who are still at large. Sector 2 Community Patrollers, JMPD and Mondeor SAP responded to the alert in a matter of minutes but the assailants had already fled the scene. “We’re very saddened by this and we know that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. Our sincerest condolences go out to the victim’s family and the staff members,” stated Mondeor CPF Michelle Pelser. No one else was hurt and the traumatised family members of the victim and the survivors, all received trauma counselling. http://www.looklocal.co.za/looklocal/content/en/joburg-south/joburg-south-news-crime?oid=7508966&sn=Detail&pid=1171167&Manager-killed-during-robbery-on-Columbine----------- PICTURES OF SUSPECTS ATTACHED: 1. The accomplice wearing a purple UZZI hoody with orange lettering. You can make out an animal image below the UZZI lettering which is distinctive and not an original UZZI design. 2. The actual murderer is a Zimbabwean, African male with an in-between complexion and is suspected to be aged between 25 and 35. He is tall, slender and has a scar on his cheekbone. He has no body defects and his eyes are medium sized. He was wearing a sky blue cap and he has a gold tooth. The suspect was travelling in an old green Golf vehicle. His green and white jersey is quite distinctive with the diamond shaped pattern. Mondeor SAP is looking for these suspects. 25 July 2013 Zesuliwe Hadebe A reward of R100 000 is being offered to anyone who is able to provide information leading to the arrest and conviction of the criminals involved in the robbery at Steers Columbine Crossing, and murder of David Shaw, on 31 May 2013. He is a Zimbabwean, African male with an in-between complexion and is suspected to be aged between 25 and 35. He is tall, slender and has a scar on his cheekbone. He has no body defects and his eyes are medium sized. He was wearing a sky blue cap and he has a gold tooth. The suspect was travelling in an old green Golf vehicle. This is the actual murderer. His green and white jersey is quite distinctive with the diamond shaped pattern. The witness usually passes by looking for a job around the area where the incident occurred; he saw four black male suspects in a car parked from around 07:00 to 14:00 on Tuesday. He saw the same suspects in the same car at 21:00 the following (Wednesday). The same happened on Friday at around 10:00 but this time there was no running away. The witness was not on the scene of the crime but saw where the getaway car was parked and the suspects in it. The suspects drove a dark metallic green VW Golf with the registration KWT 585 GP (false number plates). They were involved in the murder and robbery of Mr David Shaw at Steers Columbine Crossing on 2013/05/3 at about 09:15. If you have any information please SMS 079 532 4358, email steersreward@gmail.com or BBM 2269B06D, remember all communication will be treated in the strictest confidence. Also contact investigating Warrant Officer Claasen on his cellphone 082 463 4673 should you have any information. The case number is 701/05/2013