Fisherman shot in armed robbery at Monwabisi Beach

A FISHERMAN is recovering in hospital after he and a friend were shot by armed skelms who stole his car at Monwabisi Beach in the early hours of Tuesday.

Jody Rademeyer and his bra were at the beach between 1am and 2am on Tuesday morning when the incident occurred.

According to reports, Rademeyer’s friend was sitting in a Red Toyota Corolla vehicle waiting for him when a black VW Polo pulled up to their vehicle. The four skelms got out of the vehicle and robbed him.

While running for help and attempting to fight off the suspects, Rademeyer sustained wounds in the head, neck and chest.

Police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk said that Muizenberg police are investigating an attempted murder and carjacking case following the incident.

Van Wyk said: “According to reports, the complainant was sitting in his car, waiting for his friend when he saw a black VW Polo pulled up next to him.

“Four unidentified males got out and rob him. The suspects were armed with firearms. They shot his friend [Rademeyer] at the side of his head, and drove off with his car, a red Toyota Corolla.”

He added that the motive for the attack is believed to be robbery. No arrests have yet been made.

Anyone with information about this incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously.