A suspect who apparently made use of a taxi to escape, is currently being sought by the police after robbing a woman in Monte Vista this week.
Deon Oosthuizen, vice-chair of the Monte Vista/Plattekloof Glen Neighbourhood Watch, confirmed that the incident had occurred in Van der Spuy Street on Wednesday 5 November.
“We got information on our neighbourhood watch eyes and ears group that a lady was robbed at gunpoint at the tennis courts. When the message came through, I jumped in my vehicle and when I arrived District Watch was on scene and some vehicles were already looking for the suspect.
“I got more information on his description and also went out to look for him.
“After a few minutes, I came back to check our cameras. It seemed that the suspect came via a taxi and left in one after he had robbed the lady,” Oosthuizen explains.
He says the victim was luckily not hurt although very traumatised.
“They asked for money but she did not have any, so he took her cards, phone and car keys.”
The police arrived not long after and took over the scene, he says.
“I know the detectives are hard at work as they were working late last night on this case.
“I am very grateful from the response we had from our members, so many of them mobilised to try and find the suspect. The street were filled with neighbourhood watch members and District Watch vehicles. If he was on foot, I have no doubt he would have been caught,” says Oosthuizen.
He says he is glad that no one was hurt.
“She did exactly what you are supposed to do in these situations. She remained calm and followed instructions,” Oosthuizen says.
TygerBurger is still waiting on feedback from the Goodwood police.
