A video making the rounds on social media of a 20-year-old victim fighting with people in a dark grey Mazda 3 vehicle in Universitas while being robbed of his belongings, has people wondering about their safety in Bloemfontein.
According to Mahlomola Kareli from the SAPS, while no one has been arrested as yet, the vehicle used during the robbery has been found in Kgotsong. He said that they can confirm that the video is that of a robbery incident that took place this past weekend.
Kareli explained on 3 November 2024 at about 06:00, the 20-year-old victim was walking home when a dark grey Mazda stopped next to him. “The suspect in the passenger seat got out of the vehicle and tripped the victim and he fell. His girlfriend’s cell phone fell out of his pocket. The suspect tried to pick it up, but the complainant fought back.”
He further said that the driver also got out to help his friend and during the fight, the complainant’s phone also fell out of his pocket. They managed to rob the victims of their two cellphones, got into the vehicle and sped off.
“The 20-year-old victim held onto the driver’s door as the vehicle sped off, but lost his grip and fell off after a distance. Parkweg police were made aware of the incident and the vehicle was traced and found in Kgotsong, Bloemfontein area. Police have opened a case of attempted murder and common robbery for further investigation. The victim was taken to the hospital for medical attention.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Captain David Ramasoala of Parkweg Police on 082 468 1624, the police crime line on 0860010111 or drop an anonymous tip off on the MySAPS App.
Compiled by Sazly Moses
