Motorists hijacked after being lured by women pretending to be prostitutes, hitch-hikers

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Some motorists have been hijacked while others were robbed of their belongings after being lured to criminals by women they saw standing on the side of the road and tried to help.

Johannesburg – Spokesperson for the the North West Police Colonel Adéle Myburgh said information at their disposal was tsuspects had used the women to lure potential victims by pretending to be hitch-hikers, prostitutes or damsels in distress.

“He allegedly stopped his vehicle to assist a lady next to the road, opposite an estate in Dr Wild Fig Street, Hartbeespoortdam. “It was at that point that six suspects of which three were armed with firearms, overpowered and pointed him with firearms. The victim was tied-up and robbed of his personal belongings and the vehicle. The suspects drove off, leaving him in the bushes. The victim managed to walk to the road where he was helped by a passer-by.”

 

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