The body of an elderly woman who was fondly known as ‘Ann’ was found in the house she stayed at on Frans Maroney Street, Retreat on Sunday evening, 11 September at around 8 pm by the homeowners.
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Ann was a 76-year-old wheelchair-bound mother who had been staying at the residence for years and was “part of the family”
According to IOL – Nigel, a resident of the home said that they suspected a house robbery.
He added, “When we got back, the doors were all locked and a window at the back was open, which they seemingly used to gain entry. After we entered, we discovered her lying on the floor with bruises on her face.
“She had a piece of gold on her lower false teeth and these were lying on the floor without the gold, while the other set of teeth was missing. The room was ransacked. However, nothing had been stolen in the house.”
According to a statement from Steenberg Police, the body of the 76-year-old female victim was found lying face down on the bedroom floor with bruises on her face.
The motive for the murder is unknown at this stage. The suspect/s fled the scene and are yet to be arrested.
Lavender Hill CPF chairperson Gavin Walbrugh, said it was concerning and cowardly that criminals would attack an old and defenceless woman.
Walbrugh called on the police to work tirelessly to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to book.
This is the second attack in less than two weeks on an elderly person in Cape Town. Last week, Alfred Edward Driver, an 85-year-old gentleman from Vanguard Estate, Athlone was fatally stabbed 17 times in a home invasion.
Police have made progress in the murder case of Alfred Edward Driver, a 47-year-old male was arrested and appeared in court on Friday. 9 September 2022.
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