Hijacking near Rhodesfield Gautrain Station

[wvr]

On Saturday Morning, 12 January 2014 at 06h15, a road cyclist was travelling along Andre Greyvensteyn Ave, past Simba Chips towards Garden Court. Just past Hulley Road on the left he started started to climb the hill towards the bridge that crosses the railway line, towards Pretoria Road and Kempton Park. It was at the top of the hill that he was hijacked by three men armed with a gun and a knife. The gang took all possession (even removed gloves to check for wedding ring) but left the bike. Cyclist was punched in the face but otherwise unhurt.

[BG]

On Saturday Morning, 12 January 2014 at 06h15, a road cyclist was travelling along Andre Greyvensteyn Ave, past Simba Chips towards Garden Court. Just past Hulley Road on the left he started started to climb the hill towards the bridge that crosses the railway line, towards Pretoria Road and Kempton Park. It was at the top of the hill that he was hijacked by three men armed with a gun and a knife. The gang took all possession (even removed gloves to check for wedding ring) but left the bike. Cyclist was punched in the face but otherwise unhurt.

Thanks for letting us know! Have posted it to Eblockwatch Cycle Support members on Facebook.

[Keithc]

This has been a HOTSPOT for a while now. Know of a bunch of 3 riders being hit here. Rather look for an alternative route. Be safe out there!

[Warren911]

Crazy stuff, thank goodness he is ok!!!

[Eldron]

Agreed on this being a hot spot.

 

Also head of 'jackings under the bridge near the railway station. Stay away!

[DIPSLICK]

TERRIBLE NEWS, I RIDE THERE,,,,, BUT IF THEY LEFT THE BIKE its not a jacking, (sorry) but its a mugging targetting US SOFT CYCLISTS

MAN I WISH THIS WILL CHANGE

[GaryvdM]

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