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Family pet killed in Sea Cow Lake home invasion

The homeowner was also assaulted in the robbery.

ARMED men assaulted an elderly couple and killed their dog during an armed robbery on Sunday (January 28) on Mysore Road in Sea Cow Lake.

According to Marshall Security spokesperson Tyron Powell, the suspects armed with firearms and knives held an elderly couple in their home at about 06:15.

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“During the robbery, several household items, an undisclosed amount of cash and the homeowner’s white VW Polo were stolen. One of the homeowners was assaulted during the robbery and was assessed by Netcare 911 paramedics,” he said.

According to Powell, the Crisis Trauma team were also notified to assist the victims as they were severely traumatised.

Greenwood Park SAPS were also notified of the incident.

 

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Shiraz Habbib

Shiraz has been a community journalist for the last 12 years and has a specific interest in everything sports. He holds a Bachelor of Arts undergrad degree and honours degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal where he majored in Communications, Anthropology and English.

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