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Durban police appeal for help in rape and robbery case

Assistance is being sought by Durban Central Child Protection and Family and Sexual Offences Unit.

DURBAN Central Child Protection, Family and Sexual Offences Unit is appealing to community to help with information regarding a case of rape and robbery under investigation.

According to Const Zanele Khomo from Durban Central SAPS, it is alleged that on 3 May at about 11pm, a woman, (30), was walking near the bridge at Gateway Mall when she was approached by an unknown man who demanded her cellphone at a knife point.

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“The victim told him that she did not have a cellphone and he allegedly took R400 in cash and then raped her, before fleeing,” said Khomo.

Police believe the man they have an identikit of could be of assistance in solving the case. Det Const Dlani can be contacted on 031 325 4135 or 079 812 0486 or contact the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111.

 

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