VIRGINIA – Three men allegedly robbed two female courier service employees of 10 cellphones worth R35 000 in the Kitty area of Virginia on Monday, 19 October.

According to police, the incident occurred at approximately 10:30 in Margaret Street, where the employees were making deliveries.

It is alleged that one of the employees was collecting parcels from the back of the delivery van when three unidentified men approached in a white Volkswagen Polo with Gauteng (GP) registration plates.

The suspects allegedly demanded the victims’ cellphones and threatened to shoot them. However, neither victim saw a firearm during the incident.

Took 10 cellphones valued at R35 000

The men allegedly took 10 cellphones valued at R35 000 from the courier vehicle before fleeing the scene in the white Volkswagen Polo.

No injuries were reported.

Virginia police have registered a case of common robbery and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Police are appealing to anyone who may have information that could assist with the investigation to contact Virginia police on 082 465 3011.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or via the MySAPS mobile application.

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