Three heartless women pretended to be mourners and went on to rob a bereaved family of money and jewellery at a funeral.
The crime occurred on Wednesday in Sanford, Phoenix, outside Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, while the mourning family was preparing to bury their loved one.
Women Pretend To be Mourners, Rob Bereaved Family During A Funeral
Zimoja reported that the three women, dressed in black and carrying Bibles, entered the house by pretending to offer condolences. The grieving family, unsuspecting and vulnerable, welcomed the women into their home, believing they had come to offer prayers and support.
However, the women had a far more sinister motive. Soon after being welcomed inside, the fake mourners pulled out guns, tied the hands of three relatives behind their backs, and locked them in a room.
The brazen thieves then proceeded to ransack the house, stealing valuables before making their escape.
KwaZulu-Natal SAPS spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda, confirmed that police are investigating a case of theft at a house on Cotsford Road in Sunford, Phoenix:
“After the suspects had left, the house owner realised that jewellery, keys, pots, and an undisclosed amount of money were missing. No arrests have been made as yet.”
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Heartbreak Online
The incident elicited mixed sentiments on social media.
Ayanda:
“I think KZN, in particular Durban, is already in hell, but they don’t realise it. 😕”
Gcina:
“General Mkhwanazi will deal with them 😭”
Nonduku:
“Fear women every chance you get.”
Goodwill:
“This is bad. How come they do such? Evil people. These people are still grieving [and] these thugs used their vulnerability in their favour.”
Wolf:
“When I was growing up, criminals had morals because, at the end of the day, they are people like you and circumstances forced into criminality. But these criminals nowadays have zero morals.”