Centurion Runner Robbed at Gunpoint During Morning Jog

A routine morning run in Centurion turned into a frightening ordeal after three armed men allegedly ambushed a runner, robbed him of his belongings and forced him to transfer money before letting him go.

The incident happened on Sunday, 8 November 2026, in the Raslouw area of Centurion, Gauteng, raising fresh concerns about the safety of people who exercise outdoors.

RUNNER ROBBED AT GUNPOINT IN CENTURION

A runner was ambushed by three armed men while jogging near Ruimte Road in Raslouw, Centurion, on Sunday morning.

The suspects forced him into nearby bushes and robbed him of his cellphones, running shoes and watch.

They also forced him to transfer R2,000 electronically and delete his iCloud data before fleeing.

Fortunately, no shots were fired and the victim was not physically injured.

⚠️ WARNING TO RUNNERS: Avoid isolated routes, remain alert and, where possible, run in groups. Stay vigilant!

Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) November 9, 2026

According to reports, the runner was near the intersection of Ruimte and Phederine roads at around 11:00 when he noticed two men following him.

Runner forced into nearby bushes

According to information shared by crime activist and journalist Yusuf Abramjee, the situation escalated when a third suspect approached the runner with a firearm.

The attackers allegedly instructed him to follow them into a nearby bushy area, where they proceeded to take his cellphones, running shoes and wristwatch.

However, the robbery reportedly went beyond the theft of his personal belongings.

The suspects allegedly forced the victim to transfer R2 000 electronically to a cellphone number. One of the men then contacted another person to withdraw the money.

The runner was also instructed to delete the data from his iCloud account before the suspects eventually released him and fled in an unknown vehicle.

Police investigate armed robbery

Centurion police spokesperson Captain Johan van Dyk confirmed that a case of armed robbery had been opened and that investigations were ongoing.

Despite the frightening encounter, no shots were fired, and the victim escaped without physical injuries.

Crime activist warns runners to remain vigilant

Following the incident, Abramjee shared a warning for people who regularly exercise outdoors, urging them to reconsider using isolated routes.

He encouraged runners to remain aware of their surroundings and, where possible, exercise in groups rather than alone.

The incident serves as a reminder that even familiar running routes can present safety risks. For people who make outdoor exercise part of their daily routine, staying alert and being mindful of their surroundings remain important precautions.

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Source: Briefly

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