Watch: Thief runs for his life after Durban mother fights back

We’re issuing a badass alert: This mother from a flat complex near Durban Beachfront has become a viral star overnight, after she was targeted by a hapless thief on Wednesday afternoon. The crook picked the wrong victim on this occasion, and he was forced to flee from the scene.

Durban woman fights back against thief

In the video clip, which has been shared across social media, two women can be seen in a public garden with their kids. In the background, the would-be thief can be seen scaling the fence and approaching the family. He sneaks up from behind, and as he attempts to grab their possessions, one of the mothers springs into action.

Our have-a-go hero takes a few swipes at the bewildered robber, and her fightback catches this coward cold. She then gives chase to the potential assailant, as he sprints away from the scene. The footage comes to an end as the mother reunites with her family and friend, and as it transpires, no-one was hurt in this altercation.

Watch: Badass mom chases thief away

Durban North beach. Barcelona flats.

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Crime on Durban Beachfront

Police will now investigate the incident, after a case of theft was opened at Durban Central Station. The beachfront, though popular amongst tourists and locals alike, is one of the more dangerous areas of the city. Crime statistics remain high in this part of the eThekwini Municipality, and make no mistake, things could have ended very differently here.

The woman in question was brave to fight back, of that there’s no question. But a more violent confrontation could have produced a different ending. Thankfully, we are able to celebrate this mother’s ability to protect those around her – and perhaps this red-faced thief will now have to reconsider his definition of an ‘easy target’.