A 64-year-old amputee was threatened with a knife and robbed at her home in Marula Circle, Trenance Park in KZN earlier today (Friday).
The elderly woman was alone at home when an unknown male suspect entered her bedroom. The woman, who had her leg amputated several years ago is unable to walk, began screaming for help when she noticed the intruder.
According to the victim, the suspect pointed a large kitchen knife at her and threatened to stab her if she did not stop screaming.
The suspect subsequently left the bedroom and was seen exiting the property with a black Russell Hobbs blender and a blue 9kg gas cylinder.
The perpetrator was dressed in a yellow T-shirt and black pants. His direction of escape is unknown.
The victim further explained that her husband had locked the house before leaving earlier this morning. The suspect is believed to have forced open a door to gain entry into the property.
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) conducted a search of the surrounding area but were unable to locate the lone suspect.
