Update
Phoenix Durban

A home in Loftham Road in Phoenix was robbed by five armed men, on Tuesday.
The men accosted the 66-year-old complainant and began robbing him of items such as a television, DVD player and jewellery to the value of R38, 000. 
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One of the suspects assaulted the elderly man on his head with the butt of the firearm. The victim alleges that he was at his place of residence when he noticed a grey Hatchback vehicle reversing into his yard.
The five men exited the vehicle and entered the house through the kitchen door, which was left open. It is further alleged that the complainant’s wife had left the door open while she went to visit her neighbour. 
The suspects loaded the items into the vehicle and fled.

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Phoenix SAPS opened a case of house robbery and are currently investigating further. No arrests have been made as yet.
Cpt Louise Naidoo of the Phoenix SAPS said, “Numerous newspaper articles have been published about residents leaving their premises unlocked for criminals to enter and rob them. Take the necessary precautions and keep the doors and burglar guards locked at all times.”
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