Stolen handbag at shopping centre
The perpetrator tried my bank card at an ATM, barely an hour after it was taken. Fortunately, my money was safe as he did not have the PIN.
My purse was stolen from my handbag in a well-known shopping centre in the east of Pretoria on 31 July.
Needless to say, this was traumatic. All my cards, drivers licence, ID book, and many more irreplaceable cards were gone.
I had to get a temporary ID document before I could restore my bank card.
The perpetrator tried my bank card at an ATM, barely an hour after it was taken. Fortunately, my money was safe as he did not have the PIN.
I’m a pensioner and my fingerprints do not show. Imagine how many delays this caused.
I could not even vote because my temporary ID came took late.
My temporary driver’s licence was obtained by 11 August. And, of course, I had to pay.
On Sunday afternoon, I got a call on my cellphone from a pleasant voice wanting to know if I was Mrs Muller.
To cut a long story short – my purse was found in a supermarket as they were taking stock.
Mina Besie, the manager, got my cell number on a note in the purse.
The miracle was that all my cards were intact. Everything aas still there – minus the bank cards.
What an awesome moment! My faith in humanity was restored.
But wait, there’s more. This supermarket is in Meyerton.
One of the managers said he had to visit head office and would bring me my purse.
I want the world to know there are some heroes there and I bless everyone involved in this amazing recovery.
Mrs Dirkie Muller
