The evening air was rent with the sound of gunfire after a shootout ensued between suspects and security officers on Thursday.
André de Jager, the spokesperson for the Ekurhuleni West Cluster SAPS told the GCN that at about 6.30pm it was alleged that more than 10 suspects stormed into Liquor City Lambton and Lambton Pick n Pay demanding money from the cash tills from both stores, as well as stock from the liquor store.
Jacques van Wyk, the owner of Pick n Pay Lambton and Robin Clark, the manager of Liquor City Lambton confirmed that the suspects made off with undisclosed sums of money from both businesses and some stock from Liquor City.
“A local security company was informed and a shootout ensued between the suspects and security officers in the parking lot.
“One suspect was shot and wounded and he was arrested.
“Two unlicensed firearms were also recovered on the scene,” said de Jager.
The suspects used several vehicles to escape from the scene.
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Various arms of law enforcement, including the SAPS, EMPD, local security companies and the Lambton Klip Sector Four CPF were on scene.
“The police are investigating the incident and the suspect is being detained at the Germiston Police Station and is due to appear in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court on charges of business robbery and attempted murder on Monday,” de Jager said.
Van Wyk and Clark added that no one was injured in the stores during the robbery and van Wyk said he will look at the security at the store as he tries his best to offer his customers a safe shopping environment.
Pick n Pay Lambton customers are welcome to contact van Wyk on 083 653 3755 if they have any concerns.
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