Armed robber threatens woman before grabbing her handbag

A KwaThema woman was robbed of her handbag while waiting for a taxi on Paul Kruger Highway, on Sunday.

SAPS spokesman Capt Johannes Ramphora says it was 8.15pm when she was approached by two unknown men.

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One of the men allegedly pulled out a knife and threatened to stab her.

“The robbers grabbed the woman’s handbag and ran off,” says Ramphora.

The bag contained bank cards, perfume, house keys and a cellphone.

No arrests have been made.

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A case of robbery with a weapon other than a firearm was opened at the police station.

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