Staff Reporter
A WOMAN was allegedly robbed at gun and knife point in her flat in Windhoek on Friday night, with the suspects reportedly getting away with items worth about N$45,000.
According to the police, the incident occurred at the River View complex in Windhoek West. The suspects were dressed in blue overalls, had their faces covered, and were armed with a pistol and a knife.
The police revealed that the suspects gained entry by damaging the electric fence surrounding the complex and storming into the victim’s flat through an unlocked back door.
“It is alleged that they found the female victim seated in the lounge watching television, held her at gun and knife point, grabbed her by the hair, and demanded cash and valuables as they dragged her around the house before locking her in the toilet,” the police stated.
The police said the stolen items include an iPhone S1, a Dell laptop, an external hard drive, a backpack, and cash amounting to N$800.
The stolen items are valued at approximately N$45,000. No recoveries or arrests have been made.
