Robbers threatened to amputate a woman’s hands after she struggled to remove her bangles during a home invasion on Flamingo Way in Dawncrest – KZN.
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a call for assistance at approximately 19:21. On arrival, Reaction Officers were informed that the family heard a noise in the yard while they were having dinner. The 50-year-old male victim approached his front door to investigate when a suspect pointed a firearm at him and asked him to let him into the house. The man complied. The suspect was joined by three accomplices.
They assaulted the couple and their 21-year-old son while they ransacked the residence in search of valuables. The 44-year-old female victim was asked to remove her gold bangles. The robbers threatened to amputate her hands when they noticed that she was struggling to remove them. They stole cellphones, a laptop, cash, jewelry, and a CZ 83 pistol from a safe. According to witnesses, they noticed a silver VW Polo (registration unknown) reversing onto the property which sped off minutes later.
The public is urged to be on high alert as the suspects are believed to be sought for a spate of home invasions.
Their modus operandi is to lure their victims to the front door where they will be confronted by an armed suspect who will threaten to shoot them if he is not let in.
The robbers are extremely dangerous and do not hesitate to use force on their victims.
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