Update
PLETTENBERG BAY NEWS - A woman was stabbed multiple times during an early morning robbery yesterday after withdrawing money from an ATM in Plettenberg Bay's Main Street.
Plettenberg Bay Crime Prevention Association operations head Otto Olivier said that after the woman withdrew money at about 06:00, a man overpowered her and stabbed her several times.
During the attack he also cut off his own finger.
Plett Security officers heard her screams for help and rushed to assist her. She also flagged down a passing ADT Security vehicle. The ADT security officer rushed her to a local hospital.
Olivier added the security officers chased the suspect on foot, but he managed to escape.
Olivier said several PBCPA members also rushed to the area where the incident took place and scanned the area for the injured suspect.
"PBCPA members are still patrolling in search of the suspect. SAPS are busy with investigations and various leads are being followed up," Olivier said.
The man is said to be wearing a maroon jacket with black long trousers with a red or maroon stripe down the side. He is believed to have short hair and a medium build.
Authorities warned not to approach the man, but to contact the police or the Plettenberg Bay Crime Prevention Association on 082 251 8134.
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