Armed robbers terrorise Durban suburbs in triple attack spree
No arrests have been confirmed at this stage, and investigations are ongoing.
A violent wave of armed robberies rattled the northern suburbs of Durban on Sunday night as brazen suspects carried out three separate attacks within hours, targeting residents in Avoca, Effingham Heights, and Greenwood Park.
According to Swift Private Security, the first robbery occurred at approximately 7pm on Hyacinth Road in Avoca, where three suspects travelling in a white VW Polo sedan confronted two residents outside their home.
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The armed men made off with the victims’ cellphones. Although no one was injured, the victims were reportedly traumatised by the encounter.
Less than three hours later, around 9:30pm, the same group of suspects is believed to have struck again – this time on Manjee Place in Effingham Heights. In a bold escalation, the attackers allegedly attempted to force a community security guard from another company into their vehicle. A struggle ensued, and the guard was struck on the head with a firearm before the suspects fled the scene.
Swift Private Security and emergency medical personnel responded promptly. The injured officer was treated on-site and later transported to the hospital for further care. Greenwood Park SAPS were notified and a case was subsequently opened.
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The crime spree continued at 10:26pm in Greenwood Park when seven individuals gathered outside a friend’s home on Havelock Road and were confronted by three suspects, armed with both a firearm and a knife. The group was robbed of their cellphones, and the suspects fled the scene.
In a desperate attempt to pursue the robbers, the father of one of the victims chased the vehicle down Chris Hani Road but ultimately lost sight of it. No arrests have been confirmed at this stage, and investigations are ongoing.
