Shoppers have been cautioned about the presence of criminals hanging around at shopping malls targeting unsuspecting individuals as they enter the restrooms.
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The Milnerton Community Policing Forum (CPF) posted a statement on Facebook regarding seven robbery incidents at Canal Walk, urging visitors to remain vigilant while at the mall, as reported by IOL.
According to their account, on a Friday, a victim separated from his friends, and as he approached the restroom, a suspect faked a fall and subsequently robbed him.
Initially, the CPF reported receiving a warning over the weekend from a member of the public who had his cell phone stolen at Canal Walk on a Friday evening. En route to the bathroom, the victim encountered a man who appeared to stumble and fall. When he offered assistance, he was robbed by the same man and his accomplices. A
Although the CPF initially included this information, they later mentioned their inability to verify it and provided an update in their post.
‘Over the weekend we received a warning from a member of the public who had his cellphone stolen at Canal Walk on Friday evening.’
‘We are unable to verify his version of events but are aware that a number of phones have been stolen at the mall.’
‘In another incident, a minor was pickpocketed at the Games Arcade recently and lost his brand-new phone. Milnerton SAPS have advised us that they will be placing additional members at the mall over the festive season to curb these incidents of crime.’
‘Please be vigilant and take care of your personal possessions,’ read the statement.
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