J-Bay woman stabbed in robbery

A 67-year-old woman was stabbed in the hand during a scuffle with a robber in Jeffreys Bay on Thursday morning.

Police spokesperson Captain Gerda Swart said three armed men entered the Dolphin Street home through a partially open window at about 1.30am.

“The alarm went off as the intruders entered and the woman went to have a look. She saw the suspects and screamed,” Swart said.

“A scuffle ensued between one of the suspects and the woman and she was stabbed in her hand.

“Her son came to assist her and they were ordered to go to the bedroom, where the suspects searched the safe.

“They took jewellery, a revolver, laptop and cellphones.”

Swart said the suspects left the family in the bedroom and continued to search the house.

“One of the suspects allegedly returned with the revolver and the woman’s husband [who also had a firearm hidden in the bedroom] fired two shots through the bedroom door,” Swart said.

“The suspects immediately fled on foot from the scene with some of the stolen items.”

Jeffreys Bay police recovered some of the items in the yard.

Police are appealing to second-hand dealers to look out for anyone wanting to sell jewellery or electronic equipment.

Anyone with information can contact the Jeffreys Bay police on 042-200-6800 or the Crime Stop toll-free number 086-001-0111.