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Glen Anil business woman targeted in armed attack

The men fled after their accomplice, who was standing guard outside, screamed for them to leave.

A GLEN ANIL business woman who was followed into her place of work was injured during an armed robbery on Friday morning. That’s according to Blue Security media and community liaison officer, Andreas Mathios who said the incident took place on Columbine Place at around 6.20am.

“A white Toyota Corolla Quest drove in behind her and three armed men jumped out of the vehicle and forced her to open up the premises. One of the suspects stayed outside the building while the other two shoved her inside and robbed her of her handbag, cell phone and jewellery,” he said.

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“The suspects demanded the safe keys and when it became apparent that she did not have them, the men became aggressive, pushed her around and pistol whipped her across the face,” he said.

Mathios said the men fled after their accomplice, who was standing guard outside, screamed for them to leave. Greenwood Park SAPS and Umhlanga Crisis Care team attended the scene of the crime.

 

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Shiraz Habbib

Shiraz has been a community journalist for the last 12 years and has a specific interest in everything sports. He holds a Bachelor of Arts undergrad degree and honours degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal where he majored in Communications, Anthropology and English.

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