Children across the city returned to school on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
However, for the learners of Primrose Hill and Primrose primary schools, it wasn\u2019t all good news.<\/p>
The schools were both left devastated following holiday robberies.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are currently investigating two cases of business burglary, one at Primrose Hill Primary School and one at Primrose Primary School,\u201d said Sgt Styles Maome, communications officer for the Primrose police.<\/p>
It is reported Primrose was robbed sometime during the festive break and the incident was reported to the police on January 3, while Primrose Hill was robbed between January 7 and 8.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe estimated damages at both schools is R750 000,\u201d said Maome.<\/p>\n
The police are appealing to the community to help them find the perpetrators.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnyone with information can call Det Const Thabang Nawa or Det Const Mmolo Boshielo on 011 776 1600, alternatively they can call the station on 011 842 0500,\u201d Maome said.<\/p>\n
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