MOSSEL BAY NEWS - A 35-year-old man was arrested in connection with a house robbery on 5 June, which saw a 71-year-old woman being accosted.

A Southern Cape Police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Chris Spies, said the incident had taken place at a residence in Montagu Street, Mossel Bay, just before 18:30. 

“The 71-year-old woman was at her residence when she was accosted. The man allegedly demanded some jewellery and grabbed a chain before he fled the scene,” said Spies.

The suspect was arrested shortly after and appeared in the Mossel Bay Magistrate’s Court on Monday 8 June. 

The matter was postponed to Thursday for a formal bail application, and he was remanded in custody.

In the meantime, the Mossel Bay Police have requested assistance to find the gold chain that was stolen from the woman. If you see or find a thick gold chain, contact Warrant Officer Ruan du Plooy on 061 159 6146 or Captain Jacqueline Grundlingh on 082 778 7304.

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