What started as a routine task turned into a nightmare for a man last night (December 10).
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The man, believed to be a farm manager on a farm near Mooi River, was letting the dogs out of the back door of his home at about 9pm when he was attacked.
“As he opened the door, he was hit over the head with a stick. The victim noticed two males, who forced their way into the house and one pointed a knife at him. They demanded firearms and money. He had no guns. He was pushed into a cupboard and the suspects drove away with his vehicle,” explained police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala.
The incident was reported to the police and an intensive search, which comprised of police, farmers association members and emergency groups, for the vehicle and suspects ensued.
The vehicle, a white Toyota Hilux, was tracked leaving Mooi River via the R103 and travelling through Estcourt before heading to Ladysmith.
“The vehicle was later recovered by K9 Unit in Ladysmith. A 33-year-old man was arrested for robbery and will appear in the Mooi River Magistrate’s court soon,” added Captain Gwala.
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