Two job seekers were robbed of their valuables in KwaZulu-Natal. Image: Reaction Unit South Africa Facebook page
Job seekers ROBBED in KwaZulu-Natal
Two job seekers were robbed of two cellphones and R30 in cash while they were walking through a pathway in KwaZulu-Natal
Two job seekers were robbed of their valuables in KwaZulu-Natal. Image: Reaction Unit South Africa Facebook page
On Thursday, 16 February, two men confronted three job seekers walking through a pathway from Missionlands to Everest Heights in KwaZulu-Natal and robbed them of their valuables.
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Job seekers robbed of their valuables
The victims reported the incident to Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), a local security firm, at around 11:36.
Reaction officers responded to the scene.
One victim fought off the attackers, while the other two women fled.
The suspects brandished knives and stole two cellphones and R30 in cash.
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The victim who resisted sustained minor injuries.
Reaction officers conducted a thorough search for the robbers, but they could not make any arrests.
When the robbery occurred, the victims had been searching for employment and were taking a shortcut to Mhlasini.
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How to report a crime
If you report any criminal activity that you become aware of, you can help to turn the tide on crime.
You can report it anonymously to the police by calling Crime-stoppers at 086 00 10111.
Call the emergency police number 10111 from a landline or 112 from a cell phone in an emergency.
If you are a witness to a serious crime and fear for your own or your family’s safety, you can apply for witness protection.
