Two teenagers appeared in the Port Elizabeth juvenile Court on Wednesday for allegedly robbing a blind woman in Central.
Spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg says the children, aged 16 and 17 allegedly robbed the elderly lady who was walking home from the shops.
The suspects robbed her of cash and cigarettes she had in her pockets.
Captain Janse van Rensburg says a police detective who was on his way to court, witnessed the incident taking place in Pearson street and requested back-up.
The teenagers were arrested and charged with robbery as well as contravening the lockdown regulations by not staying at home.
The 61-year-old victim, who uses a walking stick, was returning home from the shops when the incident occurred.
The children were released in the custody of their guardians and are expected to be back in court on the 8th of July.
