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Wooden log pulled onto road to stop vehicles

Criminals aiming to steal from unsuspecting motorists have “improved” their tactics by using a wooden log to damage vehicles.

August 7, 2023
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The log was used to stop vehicles. Photos: Supplied.

A voice note doing the rounds on WhatsApp groups urges motorists using the Hendrina road (N11) to be extremely cautious when driving at night.
A wooden log was pulled onto the road, about 10km outside Hendrina, to damage vehicles.

Two people have fallen victim to this, fortunately, one of them had a firearm and fired two warning shots, causing the robbers to flee.

A photo of the log used to damage vehicles. Photo: supplied.

The Hendrina SAPS and Pullenshope CPF have been informed about the incidents.

Motorists using the road are urged to exercise caution when driving at night.

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August 7, 2023
Tiisetso Malunga Less than a minute

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Sjani Campher

Sjani has been working as a community journalist and photographer at the Middelburg Observer since 2018, during which she has been responsible for the content creation for both digital and print, as well as maintaining the publication's online platforms. She is a member of the Forum for Community Journalists, and focuses on fields including hard news, investigative reporting, human interest, columns and sports.
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