FrancoisC Posted June 12, 2014 Share Walking to the office from the Gautrain station this morning, Mr. Often-Spotted-Velcro-Crested-Wallet-Snatcher in front of me suddenly stops, turns around, jabs a knife in my ribs, while 4 grab me from behind, put a knife to my throat, and start going through my pockets. So instinct takes over and I start fighting back, but its too late - They have my Blackberry(work phone) AND my Samsung personal cellphone AND empty out my wallet, and chuck it in my face before getting away.I am proud to report I fought like a tiger to prevent them from taking my backpack - which contains the laptop (works). So the body is lekker eina and stiff - feels like I have been in a car accident and my throat is scratched up like a cheating husbands car where the bastard had the knife to my throat. All in all, a pretty crappy morning. But hey, its not as cold as it was last week!Added to the whole retrenchment debacle of recent weeks( HELP CARPET THREAD) and this is turning out to be quite a trying month, to say the least. BUT, I can proudly say that AT LEAST I TRIED TO FIGHT BACK!!!AND IT FEELS GOOD!!!!Maybe stupid in hindsight, but when I went bezerk, they backed off and ran!(Sorry Lord for all the ugly words and names I screamed after them... ) So anyway, please someone buy my single speed that I have built up so that I can buy a new phone - mine was not insured! (no lectures please!)Will post pics soon! All's well that ends well - still alive, and no serious injuries, thank the Lord. Be careful out there people - these things happen in the blink of an eye! davetapson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline Posted June 12, 2014 Share bastards! good on you for fighting back .. these @$%#$% must realise we will not sit idly by and get robbed blind. where did this happen? Eddy Gordo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted June 12, 2014 Share Walking to the office from the Gautrain station this morning, Mr. Often-Spotted-Velcro-Crested-Wallet-Snatcher in front of me suddenly stops, turns around, jabs a knife in my ribs, while 4 grab me from behind, put a knife to my throat, and start going through my pockets. So instinct takes over and I start fighting back, but its too late - They have my Blackberry(work phone) AND my Samsung personal cellphone AND empty out my wallet, and chuck it in my face before getting away.I am proud to report I fought like a tiger to prevent them from taking my backpack - which contains the laptop (works). So the body is lekker eina and stiff - feels like I have been in a car accident and my throat is scratched up like a cheating husbands car where the bastard had the knife to my throat. All in all, a pretty crappy morning. But hey, its not as cold as it was last week!Added to the whole retrenchment debacle of recent weeks( HELP CARPET THREAD) and this is turning out to be quite a trying month, to say the least. BUT, I can proudly say that AT LEAST I TRIED TO FIGHT BACK!!!AND IT FEELS GOOD!!!!Maybe stupid in hindsight, but when I went bezerk, they backed off and ran!(Sorry Lord for all the ugly words and names I screamed after them... ) So anyway, please someone buy my single speed that I have built up so that I can buy a new phone - mine was not insured! (no lectures please!)Will post pics soon! All's well that ends well - still alive, and no serious injuries, thank the Lord. Be careful out there people - these things happen in the blink of an eye! Eish.....glad you are ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted June 12, 2014 Share glad you ok bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancoisC Posted June 12, 2014 Share bastards! good on you for fighting back .. these @$%#$% must realise we will not sit idly by and get robbed blind. where did this happen? Again - no lectures please - Park Station to Ellis Park in Jhb.I walk that way often and have never had a problem.Was late this morning and decided to take the train instead of the car - silly mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancoisC Posted June 12, 2014 Share Eish.....glad you are ok.Thanks Gummi.Body sore, but not too banged up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Low Posted June 12, 2014 Share Again - no lectures please - Park Station to Ellis Park in Jhb.I walk that way often and have never had a problem.Was late this morning and decided to take the train instead of the car - silly mistake. Thats not a short walk - how long does it normally take you? Oh, and sorry for the crap you went through - very stressful, esp once the adrenalin subsides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reteid Posted June 12, 2014 Share i am glad that you are sort of ok.hope they catch the bastards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingalton Posted June 12, 2014 Share which stop was it at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancoisC Posted June 12, 2014 Share Thats not a short walk - how long does it normally take you? Oh, and sorry for the crap you went through - very stressful, esp once the adrenalin subsides. Its only about 3.2 kays - takes me about 15-20 mins.Depending on the amount of adrenalin coursing through my pipes... Joe Low 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancoisC Posted June 12, 2014 Share i am glad that you are sort of ok.hope they catch the bastards Unfortunately we all know that wont happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancoisC Posted June 12, 2014 Share which stop was it at? Park - not far from Joubert park in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xloop Posted June 12, 2014 Share Glad you are ok. Thank you for sharing. This can help plenty more other people. When you can, please inform us where this took place.... Well done on fighting them off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni Posted June 12, 2014 Share that's really sucky. i think while we all know that fighting back is not wise, sometimes andrenaline gets the better of you.glad you're sorta ok - physically at least. i trust you reported it, which road where you on (nearest intersection) - you'll be suprised downtown joburg is actually rather jacked with CCTV etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xloop Posted June 12, 2014 Share Park Station ... Scalyyyyyy area. One needs 10 pairs of eyes !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonky Posted June 12, 2014 Share hope you heal up soon - please consider going to see a trauma counselor ASAP. all the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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