Motorists are warned to be careful when they experience a breakdown, following the armed robbery of a woman who found herself at the roadside on the N2 just before the Umlazi offramp.
On Wednesday, 18 October at about 11.45am, a woman was travelling on the N2 southbound before the Umlazi off ramp when her vehicle broke down.
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While waiting for assistance, she was approached by five men on foot. One produced a knife, threatening the woman while the other four scavenged in her car, taking her laptop, two cell phones and a watch before they fled the scene.
Montclair SAPS communication officer, Capt Dereck Vijiam advises motorists to remain in their car if they are faced with such a situation. “Call for emergency assistance and give them correct details so they can get to you quickly and easily. Let them know you have broken down and are vulnerable,” he said.
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He also advises driver to not get out of the vehicle and to lock their doors, watch and wait for professional emergency assistance. Do not accept help from anybody except a uniformed police officer, Metro Police officer or other emergency personnel. Most major highways and roads are patrolled.
