A residential community in Cashew Hill has been plunged into a state of heightened anxiety following a terrifying home invasion by four armed assailants in the early hours of Thursday, December 4. The harrowing incident, which occurred at approximately 6:50 a.m., targeted the home of Shabo Nedwell and her father, triggering urgent calls for enhanced security measures and increased police patrols in the neighborhood.
According to an eyewitness account from a concerned neighbor, the confrontation began when Ms. Nedwell’s father was confronted in his yard by two masked individuals brandishing firearms. The intruders immediately demanded his ‘big gold chain,’ initiating a tense physical altercation during which the homeowner courageously pushed a weapon away from his face and struggled with one assailant. Simultaneously, two additional masked accomplices scaled the property’s gate, forced their way onto the gallery, and kicked in the front door, shattering glass to gain entry into the home where Shabo was present indoors.
The situation reached a critical turning point when a neighbor investigating the commotion approached the property, prompting the four armed men to abandon their mission and flee the scene. The perpetrators were observed escaping over the gate and retreating to a white Vitz vehicle parked two streets away from the crime scene.
Remarkably, the family reported no stolen possessions following the invasion, deepening the mystery surrounding the attackers’ motives. The psychological impact on the residents appears profound, particularly for Shabo Nedwell, who had previously survived a traumatic pit bull attack just two months earlier at her aunt’s residence. Demonstrating remarkable resilience, Ms. Nedwell reportedly composed herself and proceeded to work merely an hour after the violent break-in.
The community now grapples with pressing security concerns, with residents explicitly requesting the installation of surveillance cameras and improved police protection. The neighborhood’s sense of safety has been fundamentally compromised, leaving families questioning why their community was targeted and fearing future incidents.