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Woman shot and injured in Hibberdene house robbery

The intruder took the woman's cellphone and fled.

December 2, 2022
Shona Aylward Less than a minute
MI7 Ambulance Service at the scene.

A visitor to the South Coast was shot during a house robbery in Hibberdene on Wednesday this week. An unknown man entered the property at about 15:00.

Police spokesman Captain Petros Mpinge said the man initially fled but then returned, coming back into the house, demanding money. After firing a shot which struck the woman, the intruder grabbed the woman’s cellphone and fled.

Hibberdene police are investigating a case of house robbery.

Rudi Prinsloo, of MI7 Ambulance Service, confirmed that they, together with KwaZulu Private Ambulance, attended the scene. The injured woman was treated and taken to hospital.

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December 2, 2022
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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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