Police on the hunt after elderly woman murdered in Montgomery Park
The woman's body was found in her home, with signs of torture.
An 83-year-old woman was found brutally murdered in her home in Montgomery Park following a home invasion.
Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo said, “We have opened a case of murder and house robbery after the body of an 83-year-old woman was found in her house on February 7.”
Sophiatown police were called to the scene and found the victim tied to a chair, with both her legs and hands bound. Some of her belongings were reported missing, according to Masondo.
SCP Security head Clive Maher who was on the scene said, “This is a very distressing case and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim during this terrible time. It is unclear if the suspects were known to the victim or not at this stage. Because the property is easily accessible from the street with low walls and so on, we have donated one of our guards to protect the property while the family replaces the locks and implements measures to make the house secure. It is a real tragedy what transpired.”
He said should the suspects be known to the victim, it is a good time to remind the community to document the personal details of all workers who have access to homes like domestic workers and gardeners.
Masondo is appealing to anyone who might have information that can help in the investigation, or, assist in the apprehension of the suspect or suspects to please call their nearest police station or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
Details: Sophiatown Police Station 011 670 6300.
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