Updated article
11 March – 9am
On Thursday afternoon, 10 March, at around 2pm, a woman was shot at in Dromore Street in Kenmare as she parked her vehicle in a driveway, police said.
It was first thought that the incident was an attempted hijacking but police believe it was an armed robbery and attempted murder.
The News was informed that the woman was allegedly pulled out of her car and into the suspects’ car and she was later found in another street. An eight-year-old boy, the victim’s grandson, was also in her car, but he was found unharmed.
After the suspects forced the woman into their car, a silver Mercedes-Benz, they allegedly forcefully took her jewelry and assaulted her. Police spokesperson, Sergeant Tshepiso Mashale, said the suspects later dropped the woman off. She was later taken to hospital after sustaining serious injuries.
“There were three suspects in the vehicle all armed with firearms,” she said.
According to Mashale, police are investigating a case of armed robbery and attempted murder.
“Krugersdorp police is appealing to the community to assist with information that might lead to the arrest of the suspects. Please immediately call the police on 08600 10111 or Krugersdorp police on 011 951 1151/2,” she added.
* We are aware of the similarities between the facts in the below article and those in a story on another website. We are investigating whether our source of information is same one the other website used when they wrote their story. — Ed.
Initial article
10 March – 4pm
A woman has been taken to hospital after she sustained injuries following an alleged hijacking attempt in Kenmare this afternoon.
The News understands that the incident took place on the corner of Dromore Street and Patrick Road in Kenmare where a woman and her child were said to have been approached and attacked.
A silver Mercedes-Benz allegedly stopped behind the woman when a group of suspects climbed out and broke one of her car’s windows. A gunshot was allegedly fired, but no injuries due to the shot were reported.
Emergency services and police were on the scene shortly after the incident.
The News is still awaiting comment and verification about details of the incident from police spokesperson, Sergeant Tshepiso Mashale.
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