Riverside restaurant robbed by armed men

The suspects hijacked another vehicle on scene before fleeing.

The suspects abandoned their getaway vehicle.

ONE person has been arrested after a brazen robbery at a restaurant on Radar Drive. According to Marshall Security’s Kyle van Reenen, the robbery was carried out by three suspects who were armed with handguns.

“They then robbed the customers of their cell phones and cash before fleeing the scene. In their attempts to flee, the suspects abandoned their vehicle, a white Toyota Corolla at the boom gate entrance. The vehicle was stolen in Isipingo last year. The suspects then hijacked another unsuspecting civilian of his white Ford bakkie. The suspect’s vehicle has been secured on scene,” he said.

He added one of the suspects involved in the robbery had been arrested by a member of the public. The two remaining suspects are still at large confirmed van Reenen.

One of the shell casings found by police.

Durban North SAPS is also on scene. At this stage it is unclear if anyone was injured in the incident.

Messages on social media suggested there was a hostage situation. However, Durban North SAPS spokesman, Raymond Deokaran could not confirm these claims.

Acting principal of Varsity College Durban North said none of the students were injured in the incident.

“No students were involved in the incident and everyone on campus is safe,” he said.