Armed suspects escape after crashing vehicle on M13
The suspects allegedly robbed a house in Cowies Hill before they crashed their black Opel Astra on the M13 opposite Westwood Mall.
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WESTVILLE SAPS are currently searching for three armed men who fled the scene after crashing their vehicle outside Westwood Mall today.
According to reports, the suspects rolled their vehicle and fled into the nearby bushes.
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Westville SAPS communications officer, Cpt Elizabeth Squires said, “The three suspects had just robbed a house on Springside Road in Cowies Hill.
“The suspects rolled their vehicle and fled into the nearby bushes,” she added.
A WhatsApp message is doing the rounds urging people to avoid the area.
Updates to follow.
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