A 78-year-old man was tied up and robbed during an armed robbery at his home in Selborne Avenue, Lyttelton Manor, Centurion, yesterday evening.

Pretoria Rekord reports that according to local police spokesperson Captain Johan van Dyk, the incident occurred at approximately 17:40 when the victim returned home from shopping.

Van Dyk says that when the victim was securing his home, four men, one of who was armed with a firearm, aggressively approached him.

“One suspect was armed with a firearm. They spoke English and forced him back inside the property,” Van Dyk adds.

He says the perpetrators tied the victim up with cable ties while one suspect stayed behind to guard him. They were unable to find the keys to the security door and broke it open.

“The suspects then fled with several items, including a white Daihatsu Terios, a cellphone, and a TV set. No shots were fired during the ordeal, and the victim sustained only minor injuries.”

Van Dyk confirms that police have registered a case of house robbery and investigations are underway.

Lyttelton CPF Sector 2 patrollers assisted with scene management shortly after the robbery and their chairperson, Merle van Staden, expressed concern over the growing trend of driveway attacks in the area.

“Always be alert to your surroundings and check that you are not being followed. Avoid parking directly in your driveway until your gate is fully open,” urges Van Staden.

She advises residents to take precautionary steps, such as keeping important emergency numbers close at hand.

“If you feel unsafe or notice suspicious pedestrians or vehicles, rather drive around the block before stopping. Contact SAPS, your local community police forum, or your security company immediately,” she adds.

Residents with any information about the incident or the stolen vehicle are urged to contact Lyttelton SAPS or the CPF’s Joint Operations Centre on 066 565 3735.

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