Crime spikes in Ashley

THE Ashley Residents Neighbourhood watch reported that an armed robbery and a hijacking occurred in Ashley, Pinetown on Wednesday 30 April.

The robbery reportedly occurred on Fourth Street at approximately 10.30am. Four armed men allegedly robbed a resident of his wallet and car keys, before fleeing the scene in a blue Toyota Corolla.

An hour later, at approximately 11.45am, a man in a white Mercedes was hijacked while he was parked on the verge on Howard Road. He was approached by an unknown number of assailants, and subsequently forced out of the vehicle.

Reports indicated that no one was injured during the incidents. ER24 and Pinetown SAPS were reportedly on scene. Updates to follow.

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