Residents in Durbanville have been urged to remain alert following an early-morning house robbery in Aurora, where four masked suspects allegedly entered a home while an elderly couple was asleep, restrained the occupants and spent approximately 30 minutes inside the property, Cape {town}Etc reports.
The incident reportedly occurred at around 03:15 on Friday, 30 October, at a residence in Maritz Street. The suspects allegedly left with several valuables before fleeing on foot.
The warning was shared by Durbanville-based councillor Emre Uygun in a social media post this afternoon, which outlined the circumstances of the incident and encouraged residents to take precautions.
The latest report comes amid concerns about similar home robberies in Cape Town’s northern suburbs. In an earlier report on suspected links between attacks in Brackenfell and Kuils River, there were similarities in the suspects’ alleged methods, including the use of crowbars, balaclavas and restraints.
According to the information shared by Uygun, four male suspects allegedly entered the property while the elderly couple was sleeping in their bedroom.
The men were reportedly wearing balaclavas and gloves, and carrying a crowbar. Once inside, they allegedly overpowered the couple and tied them up before searching the home.
The suspects are said to have remained inside the property for approximately 30 minutes before making their escape on foot.
Several personal belongings were reportedly taken, including:
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Cellphones
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Laptops
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Jewellery
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Bank cards
No further details about injuries, the value of the stolen property or whether any arrests have been made were provided in the councillor’s warning.
Following the incident, residents have been encouraged to remain vigilant, ensure their homes are properly secured and report suspicious activity to the relevant authorities.
The contact details shared in the warning include:
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SAPS: 10111
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City of Cape Town emergency number: 021 480 7700
Residents are also encouraged to share verified safety information with neighbours and community groups to help keep others informed.
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