A brazen armed robbery unfolded in broad daylight on Todd Street in Verulam CBD, KwaZulu-Natal, on Sunday morning, leaving residents shaken and demanding swift action.
CCTV footage from the area captured the harrowing moment when three suspects—armed with knives and a 9mm handgun—confronted and robbed a man at gunpoint. The footage shows the suspects using both weapons and verbal threats to intimidate the victim before fleeing the scene.
Authorities believe this group may be linked to a string of recent muggings in the Verulam CBD, prompting concern about a coordinated criminal operation targeting unsuspecting pedestrians and commuters.
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), in collaboration with the South African Police Service (SAPS) and other law enforcement bodies, has announced plans to launch joint operations aimed at cracking down on the surge in street crime and restoring public confidence.
Residents are urged to remain vigilant, report suspicious activity, and avoid isolated areas when walking alone.
