Security patrols have been increased on Signal Hill and its surrounds after a woman and her dog were stabbed by an unknown assailant on the lower slopes of Signal Hill on Boxing Day at around 17:00.
Cape Town police say the woman was walking her dog on Signal Hill footpath near the big rocks when she was approached by a man with a knife. He was wearing a green hoodie at the time.
He demanded that she hand over her cellphone, after which he started to stab her.
The dog bit the suspect, and the man then stabbed the dog too. The assailant grabbed the victim’s Apple iPhone and ran away.
The complainant’s dog sadly died due to a stab wound. She sustained a stab wound to her left arm.
Police have registered a case of robbery with a weapon other than a firearm. No arrests have been made.
Meanwhile, SANParks has advised visitors and residents to avoid this area for now and to remain vigilant, especially around Signal Hill, Tamboerskloof and Bo-Kaap.
SANParks says it is working closely with SAPS and Law Enforcement, and visible patrols and aerial surveillance have been increased to support the investigation and ensure public safety.
Anyone with information about this incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously.
