Montclair crime in brief
Police attended to a business and armed robberies in the area.
Business robbery
TWO unknown men entered into a takeaway business under the pretense of being customers on Monday, 14 June at about 20:00 on Kenyon Howden Road, Montclair.
Spokesperson for Montclair police Captain Derek Vijiam said both men were in possession of firearms.
“They pointed the firearms at the victim, demanded and removed cash, a speed point and airtime from the victim. They left in a silver-grey Toyota Corolla with no registration,” he said.
Armed robbery
A MAN walking on Wood Road, Montclair was accosted by three unknown men who alighted from a silver-grey VW Polo on Wednesday, 9 June at about 21.15.
“They held a firearm to his neck. They subdued him and physically removed his bag, cash and his cell phone. They left in their vehicle which did not have a registration,” said Vijiam.
Awareness
SAPS Montclair assisted the aged in their operation at Thornhill old age home. Members interacted and assisted with Operation Clean-up at the park opposite the old age home on Keyon Howden Road in Montclair.
“Members rolled up their sleeves and put their hands to the plow. After an eventful morning, pamphlets were distributed to the elderly on elder abuse. Captain V Naidoo initiated the project assisted by his team.”
“The joy and appreciation on the faces of the elderly gave the team an immense amount of pleasure and satisfaction. SAPS Montclair management expresses its thanks to the management of the old age home for making this a memorable exercise,” said Vijiam.
