SPAR employee shot trying to stop a robbery, one arrested
One suspect was arrested on Dann Road after a pursuit by police officers and members of various security companies.
A SPAR employee was shot and injured while trying to prevent a business robbery at Glen Acres Shopping Centre this afternoon, March 17.
According to Kempton Park SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Dipuo Ditshego, police officers along with security personnel responded to a call of a business robbery in progress at Ackermans Glen Acres.
“On arrival at the scene, officers found that one male SPAR employee was shot in the leg. According to information he had tried to fight off three suspects who robbed Ackermans,” said Ditshego.
She added that three armed men entered the shop and pointed a firearm at a female employee.
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“The men forced her to the back of the store where the safe is kept.
“The SPAR employee saw the suspects and tried to close the roller door of the store while fighting with one of suspects.
“The SPAR employee was shot by a second suspect,” said Ditshego.
She said three suspects ran out of the shop with a R2 000 voucher taken at the till.
“Police and security officers chased and arrested one suspect along Dann Road.
“The injured victim was taken to hospital.”
Ditshego said two other suspects managed to get away.
“The suspect is detained at Kempton Park Police Station and he will be charged with a possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition, business robbery and attempted murder.”
She said the man will appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court next week.
The police are appealing to the community who might have information on the other suspects to please contact Kempton Park SAPS on 011 393 8600 or call 10111 .
