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Police are investigating a house robbery and kidnapping after an incident in Hanover Park over the weekend.

It’s been reported that four unknown men entered a house in Lodewyk Street, Newfields, on Friday evening.

The suspects threatened the residents’ and proceeded to ransack their home, stealing cellphones and money.

They then fled the scene with the family’s vehicle, and kidnapped a 21-year-old male.

The victims are believed to be owners of a takeaway shop in the area.

The police’s FC Van Wyk has urged anyone with information to make contact with the police.

“They fled the scene with a white Hyundai and the 21-year-old male in an unknown direction, and are yet to be arrested. Anyone with any information about this incident is kindly requested to contact the investigating officer Detective Lt Col Gavin Sias on 082 4697 243 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.”