The Athlone police report that a local man has fallen victim to a carjacking in Rylands on Monday last week.
The victim stopped at an intersection in Mabel Road in his white Toyota Hilux at around 19:45.
Two unknown men with firearms approached the bakkie and threatened the driver.
They opened the car on the driver’s side and seized the victim’s cellphone.
He was then pushed out of his car and the suspects drove off.
The police say that items to the value of R150 000 were stolen and that the suspects are still at large.
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Anyone with information can contact the Athlone police on 021 697 9238/9