Shots fired during Windermere bank robbery
"Two shots were fired as the suspects made off in an unknown direction. Luckily no injuries were reported," said Kyle Van Reenen of Emer-G-Med Paramedics.
SHOTS were fired during an armed robbery at a shopping centre in Windermere at about 13:00 on Friday, August 27.
Spokesperson for Emer-G-Med Paramedics, Kyle Van Reeneen said they responded to the scene.
“Reports from the scene allege that as a member of the public was exiting a banking facility, he was confronted by armed suspects. Two shots were fired as the suspects made off in an unknown direction. Luckily no injuries were reported,” said Van Reenen.
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According to Van Reenen, SAPS were on the scene. Berea SAPS did not send their comment at the time this article was published.
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