The intruder allegedly broke into the man’s home, held him at knife-point, and robbed him of his bank card.
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Police have launched a manhunt for a violent robber who stabbed a 79-year-old man several times shortly on Sunday evening, reports South Coast Herald.
According to the Saps, the intruder broke into the man’s home, held him at knife-point and robbed him of his bank card.
He then demanded the man’s PIN number.
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When the man failed to comply, the intruder stabbed him repeatedly in the back until the man gave him the number.
The man was taken to a hospital in Amanzimtoti. A case of house robbery has been registered for investigation by the Umkomaas Saps.
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