Drop safe blown up at petrol station

Police are searching for five robbers who blew up a drop safe at a petrol station on Putfontein Road last night.

November 22, 2015

Less than a minute

Lieut Nomsa Sekele, Benoni SAPS cluster spokesperson, said the incident happened at around 11.45pm.

“Five suspects, armed with firearms, entered the shop and threatened the staff,” said Sekele.

The staff members ran behind a fridge at the back of the shop and hid.

“After a few minutes, they heard an explosion,” added Sekele.

The robbers fled with an undisclosed amount of money.

No shots were fired and no one was injured.

Police are investigating a case of business robbery.