Bushbuckridge police are searching for eight men who robbed a chain store at a local shopping complex in the area.
“Another group of six men gained entry to the shop through the receiving area and held the staff members hostage who was on duty. The group is reported to have taken one staff member to the safe room where they used explosives to blast open three safes. They made off with an undisclosed amount of cash, cigarettes and chocolates and fled the scene together with the other two men who had been kept the security personnel hostage at the guard room,” said the police.
Police have opened a business robbery case and are appealing to anyone who may assist in the investigation to contact Captain Jameson Obed Lenyawo on 072 638 0401 or to contact the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111.
