PARAMEDICS and Police were called to the scene of an armed robbery at a well known shopping mall in central Durban this morning, November 22.
Spokesperson for Durban Central SAPS, Captain Muzi Maphumulo confirmed that six suspects entered a clothing store in the mall at about 10:00. Two of the suspects were armed.
“Staff were instructed to lay down, while cellphones and bags were taken. While they were leaving the scene, a security approached them in the foyer. One armed male discharged his pistol at the guard, but shot his co-suspect. All suspects still managed to escape in a white Etios,” said Maphumulo.
A case of business robbery will be opened for investigation.
Spokesperson for Emer-G-Med paramedics, Kyle Van Reeneen said they rushed to the scene after reports of a shooting incident.
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“On arrival, paramedics found a large police presence and further information reveals that a shooting incident occurred within the mall with a group of armed suspects and members of security,” said Van Reenen.
There were no injuries reported at the scene.
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