The victim, who does not wish to be named, said she was about to bank the money when a man approached her. “He grabbed my arm and reached for my bag,” explained the victim.
“I resisted until I saw that he had a gun.”
She said the man grabbed the bag from her and walked away. He was joined by another man and they got into a white Toyota and drove off.
The victim said she asked a security guard who witnessed the incident why he didn’t assist her. “He said he [had been] threatened and told to look away or else he would be shot,” said the victim.
Lieutenant Colonel Andre de Klerk of Sandton Police Station confirmed the case and said the incident took place on the corner of Rivonia Road and 9th Street.
He said one of the suspects had a light complexion and wore jeans.
No arrests have been made. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Sandton Police Station with information.
Details: 011 722 4200.
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