WATCH: Durban motorist luckily escapes unharmed from armed carjackers
This all took place in Sydenham.
Crime in South Africa is nothing new, right?
But we always hope to at least make it out alive from any crime scene...
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This was fortunately the case for a Durban motorist who was on his way back to his parked car in Marianhill.
The incident took place on Tuesday, with a CCTV camera from a nearby business in Sydenham catching all the action.
The unsuspecting man is shocked by a group of armed men as he approaches his car.
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The criminals confront the victim and a short tussle happens before they unfortunately overpower him and flee the scene with his car.
On the bright side, the police were able to recover the vehicle a few hours later.
That's a combination you appreciate - no scars and vehicle back in his possession!
Police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Nqobile Gwala shared: "The vehicle was located on Shaya Road at South Mead in Mariannhill."
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Here is how it unfolded:
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We urge motorists to remain vigilant in their vehicles and when walking to and from parking areas.
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