Montclair crime in brief
Police are investigating a house robbery and carjacking case.
AN elderly man was severely assaulted in his home on Thursday, November 11, at about 12:00.
According to Montclair police’s spokesperson, Captain Derek Vijiam, the victim was asleep in his house on The Grove, Montclair.
“Three unknown men gained entry through a bedroom window and tied him up. The victim was pepper-sprayed and severely assaulted. They removed items from the house and made their getaway in a silver Hyundai of an unknown registration. The victim was treated for his injuries,” he said.
Carjacking
A WOMAN was held at gunpoint by three unknown men as they took possession of her car and cellphone on Friday, November 12, at about 10:00.
According to Vijiam, she was driving to her residence on Fairbridge Road, Montclair.
“She noticed three unknown men loitering around her gate. She drove off and communicated with her husband. She called the security company for assistance thereafter called her neighbour. The neighbour opened her gate to allow the victim to enter the property.
“The victim entered and closed the gate behind her. A tenant arrived a few minutes later and the gate was opened again. This is when the men found an opportunity to gain entry.
“The suspects produced two firearms and two knives at the victim thereby threatening her. They removed the complainant’s cell phone and her 3 Series BMW and drove off. The vehicle was later recovered in Folweni,” he said.
