Vernon John Gavin, a 53-year-old resident of Banker Close Fairways in Walvis Bay, was killed and robbed of his Samsung Galaxy 14 at his home around 12:30 on December 30.

The incident occurred in his house, where he lived alone. It is suspected that someone with whom he was socialising with, attacked and killed him in his bedroom.

The perpetrator tied his legs with curtains and blind strings, placing a face cloth in his mouth.