By Mandisi Tyulu
22 June 2009
Yesterday afternoon an 84 year-old woman was returning to her home in Heldersig Road, Thornton. While she was opening her front door, a man approached her from behind and pushed her into the house.
Captain Bernadine Steyn says it is alleged that the suspect threatened her with a knife and demanded cash and firearms. She told the suspect that the cash was in the garage after which he tied her hands up with a piece of cloth and seated her in the living room,says Styne.
“The suspect went to the garage during which the victimfreed herself and ran towards the street where she flagged passingVehicles down.’’
Steyn says the victim was assisted by a couple and another man. The man went into the house where he found the suspect hiding behind the coach and made a citizen arrest after which the suspect was handed over to SAPS members.
The 58 year old suspect, who has no known address, will appear in the Goodwood Magistrates' court todayon a charge of house robbery.
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