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THERE is a syndicate of six targeting small cafes in the Alberton area.
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Tyrone van der Merwe, sales director from CPS Security, said that six males driving a white Toyota Corolla with registration, HL 43 SD GP, are allegedly robbing small cafés.
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Their modus operandi is to enter cafes one at a time while one waits in the vehicle parked outside. They all act casually until all of them are inside and then seize the opportunity to rob the premises at gunpoint.
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“Shop owners must be vigilant and careful. The suspects are positively armed,” he said.
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If spotted, contact CPS Security on 011 024 2426 or Alberton SAPS on 011 861 6800.
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