GEORGE NEWS - Pacaltsdorp detectives are on a manhunt for two suspects after an 84-year-old man was attacked and forced into his own car during a brazen house robbery in Disa Street on Wednesday afternoon, 17 September.

The victim was at home around 15:30 when the men stormed in. They allegedly robbed him of groceries, a wristwatch, a Samsung cellphone, bank cards and cash before dragging him outside and forcing him into his vehicle.

According to Southern Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Chris Spies, the pensioner managed to escape and alert neighbours. 

The robbers fled and remain on the run.

Police confirmed that a house robbery case has been opened. Warrant Officer Frik van Aswegen urged the public to come forward with any information that could help track down the suspects.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Pacaltsdorp police on 044 803 9133 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

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