13-Year-Old Robbed at Knifepoint in Amaury, Mauritius

A 13-year-old boy was robbed at knifepoint in Amaury, a village in the Rivière du Rempart district in the north of Mauritius, according to a report by Le Défi Media. The teenager was threatened with a cutter — a box-cutter or utility knife — before his mobile phone was taken from him. Details on the identity or number of the alleged perpetrators, as well as the exact time of the incident, were not disclosed in the initial report. The case highlights a recurring concern in Mauritius around street crime targeting young people, particularly phone theft, which has become increasingly common. Mobile devices are frequently targeted in opportunistic robberies, with victims ranging from schoolchildren to adults. **What this means** Amaury is a small village in the north-east of Mauritius, falling under the Rivière du Rempart district. While Mauritius is generally considered a safe destination by regional and international standards, petty crime — including bag snatching and phone theft — does occur, and incidents involving minors are a particular concern for families and communities. The use of a bladed weapon such as a cutter in a robbery involving a child is treated seriously under Mauritian law. Under the Criminal Code of Mauritius, robbery with the use or threat of a weapon carries significantly heavier penalties than simple theft. Parents and guardians are reminded by community safety advisors to encourage children to remain vigilant in public spaces and to avoid displaying expensive devices in isolated or unfamiliar areas. The Mauritius Police Force (MPF), which operates through a network of regional stations including in the Rivière du Rempart area, would typically handle such cases. No arrests had been confirmed at the time of the original report. Source: Le Défi Media