There’s been 2 kidnappings in the Western Cape over recent days. In one incident, an 84-year-old British woman was rescued in Worcester, after she was abducted in Robertson.
2 kidnappings in the Western Cape
The elderly foreigner was kidnapped on Friday and was rescued yesterday morning by members of the Anti-Kidnapping Task Force.
The Police’s FC Van Wyk says, “Intelligence led to the location of the victim on Saturday, 05 October 2024, at about 09:40, where she was held in an unoccupied shack in Zwelethemba, Worcester. “
The Authorities say she was taken to a medical facility for observation.
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No one has been arrested.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident, 2 men were taken into custody for kidnapping and extortion in Stellenbosch on Friday.
An Abduction in Stellenbosch
They were allegedly involved in the abduction of a 20-year-old woman, who was walking on Plein Street in the Cape Winelands town when she was bundled into a car.
Van Wyk added, “In another unrelated matter, the sterling investigation by the same multi-disciplinary team led to the arrest of two foreign national males aged 24 and 25 for kidnapping and extortion. “
Her family reportedly paid the ransom and she was released on Friday. 2 foreigners were arrested.
Here’s what happened:
“On Thursday, 03 October 2024, at approximately 02:40, a 20-year-old victim walked from a restaurant in Plein Street, Stellenbosch, to her residence, which is within walking distance. An unknown vehicle with two occupants stopped and kidnapped the victim,” van Wyk added.
He says during events, the suspects demanded a ransom from the family of the hostage. The family immediately paid the money and the victim was released on Friday, 04 October.
Ransom Paid
Van Wyk says the victim was taken for a medical examination, while at the same time, a case of kidnapping and extortion was opened for investigation.
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Meanwhile, Van Wyk asked anyone with information about the Robertson / Worcester incident, to contact the investigating officer Detective Brigadier Makhaya Mkabile on 082 2226746. You can also contact Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or send a message via the MySAPS App.
