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- Armed suspects posed as guests before robbing a family during a surprise birthday party in Phillipi.
- They escaped with cellphones, cash, and alcohol after holding victims at gunpoint.
- Police have opened a house robbery case and investigations are ongoing.
A surprise birthday celebration turned into a traumatic robbery in Phillipi, Western Cape, over the weekend after armed men posed as guests before robbing and assaulting a family in attendance.
Police spokesperson Constable Ndakhe Gwala said the incident occurred at a house on Sixwayikatu Street in Browns Farm, where three unknown men arrived during the celebration.
“They came in pretending to be guests, greeted everyone warmly, and even hugged some of the victims. They then left briefly and returned armed with a firearm, demanding cellphones and money,” said Gwala.
The suspects fled the scene with 12 cellphones, R130 in cash, and alcohol.
A family member later shared details of the ordeal on TikTok, saying the party was taking place inside the house when the men forced their way in and fired a shot.
The family member added that the victims were held at gunpoint and forced to unlock their phones and disable tracking features before the suspects escaped.
Police are investigating a case of house robbery.
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