Caught on Live Stream: Daring Armed Robbers Ambush Durban Church During Worship Service
In a shocking and brazen act, a local church in Durban, South Africa, became the victim of an armed robbery that unfolded during a live stream of the worship service.
The incident, which occurred at the Emmanuel Community Church on Spring Road in Tea Estate, Kwa Zulu Natal, left the congregation and viewers worldwide in disbelief as they witnessed the harrowing events unfold in real-time.
Armed Robbers Storm Emmanuel Community Church
As church members gathered for their regular worship, the atmosphere suddenly turned tense and chaotic as five armed robbers stormed into the premises.
Shockingly, the entire ordeal was caught on the live stream, which was being viewed not only by local audiences but also by individuals as far away as India.
Tense Moments as Robber Brandishes Firearm, Instilling Fear among Worshipers
The chilling video, widely shared on social media, shows one of the robbers menacingly brandishing a firearm, striking fear into the hearts of the congregation.
They proceeded to forcibly take valuable items, including personal belongings from the pastor, as well as a flat-screen TV from the stage, leaving everyone in shock and terror.
In the aftermath of the incident, Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) swiftly reported on the armed robbery, confirming the daring nature of the crime.
Escape with Loot: Robbers Flee with Valuables and Three Stolen Vehicles
The audacious robbers managed to escape with a haul of valuables, as well as three vehicles that belonged to the church and its attendees.
Following the incident, RUSA’s diligent work led to the recovery of a maroon Toyota Corolla, which the robbers had abandoned in Amatikwe, Kwa Zulu Natal, at approximately 20:28. Additionally, a GWM Steed was also successfully recovered by Netstar, just one kilometer away from the crime scene.
Watch the moment armed robbers ambushed a church in Durban;
An armed robbery at a Durban church has been captured on a live stream.
Five robbers made off with valuables and three vehicles.
Video supplied by Reaction Unit SA. #eNCA pic.twitter.com/3eJtmWDqar
— Dasen Thathiah (@DasenThathiah) July 28, 2023