A KHAYELITSHA man's routine chicken delivery to his uncle's home turned tragic when he was robbed of his bakkie, which had his three-month-old son in the back seat.
The harrowing incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, 13 July. The child was fortunately found the following Sunday morning after an extensive search.
According to cops, the father was ambushed by five armed men outside his uncle's house while delivering some chicken.
The uncle had stepped outside, and they were at the back of the bakkie retrieving the chicken when the assailants, armed with guns, demanded their cellphones.
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After seizing the phones, the robbers took the bakkie and sped off with the child still inside.
The police launched a search operation immediately. By Sunday morning, the child was found in Makhaza, near Khayelitsha.
Police spokesman Captain Frederick Van Wyk reported that both the child and the bakkie were recovered, although in different locations.
"Be advised that the child was found abandoned in Makhaza near the Golden Arrow stands and taken home to his mother who will take him to the doctor today. The LDV was recovered at SST 64611 Tabang Bookolane Street, Harare. The motive behind this incident is believed to be robbery. Investigations continue, and no arrests have been made yet. An appeal is hereby made to anyone with information regarding this incident to contact CrimeStop on 08600 10111." said Van Wyk.
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