JUST IN: Armed robbers target jewellery store at Pavilion mall

RESIDENTS have been advised to avoid the Pavilion Shopping Mall after shots were fired during an armed robbery a short while ago. 

Read our update on the story: WATCH: Armed gunmen caught on camera fleeing Pav mall 

According to reports, the armed robbers targeted a jewellery store at the mall. 

Read the second update here: Armed robbers flee with undisclosed amount of jewellery from Pavilion store

Westville SAPS communications officer, Capt Elizabeth Squires confirmed the incident and said the crime scene is still active.

ALSO READ: Duo sentenced 15 years for armed robbery at Westville jewellery store

This is a developing story. More information will be published when it becomes available. 

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