Robbers Slap 10-Month-Old Baby in KZN Home Invasion: Parkgate Residents Left in Fear
In a deeply unsettling Parkgate home invasion, a gang of five armed robbers brutally slapped a ten-month-old baby during an audacious raid.
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The alarming incident, which unfolded on Wednesday, 14 September 2023, took place on Heathrow Avenue, as reported by Vehicle Trackers on X.
Robbers Slap 10-Month-Old Baby During Audacious Home Invasion
The culprits, operating from an unidentified white Suzuki, targeted the Parkgate residence for a brazen burglary. Inside, they confronted four adults and the defenceless infant.
As the distressing events transpired, the ten-month-old child, overwhelmed by fear, began to cry. Shockingly, one of the assailants heartlessly silenced the baby with a brutal slap to the cheek.
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The gang of robbers stole various household items and jewellery before they fled the scene. As they drove away in the neighbourhood, the thugs dropped a 55-inch Hisense TV and left it behind because their getaway vehicle was full to the brim.
The Aftermath of the Startling Home Invasion
An off-duty police officer residing nearby witnessed the swift departure of the white Suzuki from a neighbouring property. Alarmed by his neighbours’ calls for assistance, he promptly contacted Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) for urgent support.
Despite the officer’s determined efforts, the suspects managed to evade capture as they sped away, eluding his pursuit. Reaction Officers swiftly arrived on the scene to assist the officer and provide aid to the traumatised victims.
Although a witness suggested that a female suspect was behind the steering wheel of the getaway vehicle, this detail remains unconfirmed. Despite exhaustive efforts by Reaction Officers, no arrests have been made thus far in connection to this distressing incident.