Members of the public who shop, work or travel on foot in the Isipingo CBD are urged to be vigilant and watch out for opportunistic armed robbers.
They wait to pounce on unsuspecting individuals to steal either cash or items they can resell. This comes after a member of public reported his mugging to Alpha Alarms and requested an alert be published to warn other community members.
“The man alleged he had purchased airtime for his tuckshop and was walking in the vicinity of Thomas Lane when he was accosted at knifepoint by a criminal,” said Alpha Alarms’ Krishnee Naidoo. “The victim tried to break free and defend himself but a second suspect then intervened and rifled through the victim’s pocket which contained the airtime. They fled the scene on foot.”
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The victim sustained minor scratches from the knife during the tussle. He alleged the suspects possibly followed him as they went directly for the airtime and did not check his other pockets or even ask for his cellphone or wallet.
“Alpha Alarms urges members of public to be safe and alert when walking in Isipingo CBD. Do not wear visible jewellery, carry large sums of money or any valuables. The suspects are alleged to be opportunistic criminals, believed to be ‘paras’ (thieving whoonga addicts) who are looking for quick cash to support their drug habit. They are armed and not averse to causing injury during their attacks,” warned Naidoo.
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