THREE men are on the loose after reportedly robbing a 46-year-old woman of R25 000 at the Birch Acres Mall on Thursday after 1pm.
The woman is believed to have withdrawn the money from a bank in the mall, said acting Norkem Park SAPS spokesman, W/O Mahlodi Langa.
“It is alleged that an unknown male suspect approached the victim telling her he had lost his cellphone and needed assistance. He asked the victim to phone the so-called ‘missing’ cellphone. While she was phoning, she alleges that she was pepper sprayed in the eyes,” explained Langa.
Langa further pointed out that this was when the suspect was joined by two other suspects, who forced the victim into her car and drove off with her, before leaving her and the car in the Rabie Ridge area.
The suspects are believed to have taken the victim’s handbag and the cash.
A case of assault with intent to cause injury and common robbery is being investigated.
Police appeal to the community to be aware of people and their surroundings when carrying large amounts of money.
