Runners Report Phone Thefts at Johannesburg 10km Race

Several participants in Johannesburg’s Absa Run Your City 10km race said their phones were stolen by people allegedly posing as fellow runners. One runner said her bag was cut during the event and claimed that many others were affected. Participants have asked organisers to explain the security arrangements and confirm the number of reported victims. Police said only one theft case had been formally reported after the race. The case is under investigation, with no arrests announced, and police have urged other victims to file reports.

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