Police are searching for a 41-year-old woman who was kidnapped outside her workplace in Deal Party, Gqeberha on Friday evening.
The victim has been identified as Rajathi Gnanaraj.
According to Eastern Cape police spokesperson, Captain Sandra Janse Van Rensburg it is alleged that at approximately 6pm, Gnanaraj and her husband were in their vehicle in Old Grahamstown Road, Deal Party when gunmen approached their car.
“Approximately seven armed suspects approached their vehicle, and when victim refused to open her door, the suspects smashed the window.
“The suspects pulled the victim from her vehicle into a silver Toyota Corolla and drove off in the direction of New Brighton.
“Thereafter, the suspects got into a red Haval and drove off.
“The husband was left behind in his vehicle.”
Van Rensburg said the motive for the kidnapping is unclear at this stage.
Police are investigating a case of kidnapping and are appealing to anyone who can assist in tracing her to contact SAPS Mount Road, Captain Elaine Metelerkamp 082 779 7186 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station.
All information is confidential, and callers may remain anonymous.
Two weeks ago a businessman also from Gqeberha was kidnapped outside his workplace.
Calvin Naidoo, 51, was kidnapped on July 19 and rescued a few days later.
He too had been kidnapped by balaclava-clad robbers who were travelling in hijacked vehicles.
Police confirmed that there was a ransom demand made to his family for his safe release.
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