Courier Brutally Assaulted and Robbed in Herzliya Over Delivery Dispute

A routine delivery in Herzliya turned into a violent assault and robbery after a customer attacked a courier over dissatisfaction with his order, according to an indictment filed in the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court.

The incident took place on Kisufim Street, roughly ten days ago. A 26-year-old resident of Harish had ordered security cameras for 1,350 shekels, including delivery. On the day of the attack, he arrived at the scene with his partner and their three young children in the family car, where the courier was waiting.

After taking the package, the defendant asked the courier to open it so he could inspect the contents. While the courier knelt on the sidewalk using a utility knife to open the box, the defendant grew dissatisfied, kicked him hard in the head, and punched him repeatedly. The assaulted courier threw the knife under a car out of fear that the attacker would seize it.

The assailant then forced the driver into his seat, punched him in the chest, and threatened to stab him unless he handed over cash. Under duress, the victim surrendered approximately 10,000 shekels in cash. Following the robbery, the defendant and a childhood friend looted additional packages worth roughly 11,000 shekels from the delivery vehicle before fleeing. The courier was evacuated for medical treatment, while the suspects initially denied involvement or remained silent during interrogations.