Mpumalanga SAPS said three robbery suspects reportedly came into crossfire with an off-duty officer after a robbery at a fuel station in Acornhoek on July 5.
According to a provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Selvy Mohlala, three armed suspects allegedly stormed into the shop at the fuel station and held the cashier at gunpoint at around 17:45. The suspects reportedly took an undisclosed amount of cash, airtime and some cigarettes.
“It is further indicated that as the men were about to flee from the scene, an off-duty police officer who was somehow alerted about the incident, came into the shop. The member confronted the armed suspects and in the process, there was a shoot-out.”
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Mohlala said it is also reported that during this engagement the officer managed to shoot one of the robbers, however, his accomplices are said to have carried him to the car and they fled the scene. He said a case of business robbery with a count of attempted murder is investigated by the police. So far no one has been arrested and the SAPS is still in pursuit of the suspects.
“We urge everyone who might have information on their whereabouts, or perhaps know of a person who recently has been shot and seeks medical attention, to come forward.”
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Members of the public can alert the police by calling the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111 or send information via My SAPS app. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
