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Gun-wielding robbers become common

Sitting on a sidewalk could get you robbed.

A couple of friends were in for a surprise when they were casually sitting on a sidewalk in Duvha Park on Thursday, October 12 after soccer practice when they were approached by three unknown men.

The victims were allegedly told to lie down on the ground.

The victims were then robbed of their cellphone and clothes.

In the second case, a resident was allegedly pulled out of his home by armed robbers in the late evening hours on Friday, October 13.

According to the report, the victim was at home when he heard noises coming from his front door.

Within an instant, the resident saw an unknown man allegedly entering through his front door, who then grabbed the resident and dragged him outside his residence.

According to the victim, three more unknown men approached him; one of the men was armed with a firearm.

The robbers then proceeded to take the victim’s phone and took off running.

 

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