Duped by ‘prophet’
ALEXANDRA – Alex woman loses bag with belongings to dubious prophet.
Officers at Alex Police Station are investigating a case of theft from a woman under false pretence by a man who allegedly claimed to be a prophet.
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Police spokesperson Captain Allie Kodisang said the incident occurred mid-morning on 2 March at the intersection of 3rd and Alfred Nzo avenues. The suspect stopped the victim and asked if she knew of a woman who wanted his prophetic services for her problem. The victim claimed to have been talking to the suspect when another man came and was also asked by the prophet about the woman he was looking for. Instead, the man asked to be assisted as well. He was asked to go fetch small stones and leave his wallet and cell phone with the woman. After bringing the stones, the prophet performed his miracles with unspecified results.
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Afterwards, the woman also agreed to be prophesied on and she left her handbag with the man who had received the prophecy. On her return, the prophet and other man had allegedly disappeared with her bag containing a cell phone, worth R5 000, purse containing R1 000, ID, matric certificate and school books.
Details: Alex Police Station 011 321 7621.
