Couple attacked and robbed at Table Mountain National Park

Camps Bay police registered a robbery case for investigation following a robbery along a hiking trail on Sunday, in Upper Kloof Road, Camps Bay, in which a couple were robbed of their personal belongings.

According to police reports the victims were hiking on The Glen trail in Table Mountain National Park when they were approached by three suspects who robbed them.

Police Seargant Wesley Twigg says the male victim sustained a stab wound to his stomach and the female sustained injuries to her face and body.

“The victims were transported to a medical facility for treatment. The suspects fled the scene and are yet to be arrested.” added Twigg

South African National Parks (SANParks) says it was made aware of a robbery incident when the complainants reported the incident to rangers stationed in the area.

According to SANParks, the couple was confronted by armed suspects while hiking, assaulted, and robbed of personal belongings and the suspects fled the scene towards Kloofnek.

SANParks has condemned all acts of violence in the strongest terms and reassures the public that it remains fully committed to working with SAPS and other stakeholders to prevent criminal activity and enhance safety in Table Mountain National Park.

“Anyone with any information about this incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously.”