No arrests have been made in the case of the underground business robbery in Ladysmith that took place on Tuesday, February 13.
The robbery left many business owners shocked, fearing for the safety of their shops, as an underground robbery is something different from the normal break-in methods used.
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Criminals usually gain entry through doors, windows or the roof, not tunnelling up through the ground.
Police also say that none of the stolen property has been recovered since the incident in February.
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It is believed that the criminals used the drainage system and dug a hole into the building to gain access.
An undisclosed amount of cash and goods were stolen from the supermarket.
Police say the case is still under investigation at this time.
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