IOL A Durban man was arrested at his mother's home for robbing a pensioner of her SASSA grant money. He met her on a dating site. Reaction Unit South Africa apprehended the man at his house in Montford, Chatsworth. Picture: RUSA.
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A Durban grandmother who was looking for love was dealt a blow when she was robbed of her SASSA grant money and her cellphone.
According to Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), the 66-year-old Isipingo pensioner had met a 54-year-old Chatsworth man on a dating site called Badoo.
Prem Balram, head of RUSA, said the woman was picked up by the man in Isipingo on Wednesday.
"The couple went to Galleria Mall in Amanzimtoti to draw her monthly SASSA grant of R2,000.
"They then drove to Hazelmere Dam in Verulam."
Balram said after approximately three hours, she was driven to a garage to freshen up.
"The suspect then sped off with her bag, R2,000 in cash and her mobile phone. He then deleted his profile on Badoo."
Balram said they were approached by the victim and her family for assistance.
After investigation, the car was traced to Montford in Chatsworth.
"The suspect was arrested in his bedroom. He is living with his mother."
Balram said that he decided to speed off when the pensioner had become demanding for financial assistance after they had engaged in sexual intercourse at the Hazelmere Dam.
"After fleeing he drove to Sibaya Casino and lost R1,600 at the slot machines. He used R400 of the stolen money to purchase engine oil for his vehicle."
A case of theft has been opened at Verulam SAPS.
The police have been approached for comment as to when the suspect is expected in court.
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