Gauteng teen dies after being locked in Shoprite cold room for allegedly stealing chocolate

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Gauteng teen dies after being locked in Shoprite cold room for allegedly stealing chocolate

Authorities are trying to push back the angered community outside a Shoprite in Ratanda, Heidelberg, where a 13-year-old who allegedly stole a chocolate, was left locked in a cold room overnight. The teen has since died.

A 13-year-old boy has died after allegedly being locked inside a Shoprite supermarket cold room overnight in Ratanda, Heidelberg in the south of Gauteng. Heidelberg councillor Mari Boshoff said the angered local community was threatening to burn down the store.The store manager allegedly locked the boy inside the cold room after he was caught stealing a chocolate bar.Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.

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