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Safe bombed during business robbery in Potch Industria

Approximately 10 people, three of them armed, forcefully entered through the back door of the wholesaler.

Police are investigating a business robbery that occurred in Potchefstroom Industria at around midnight on Thursday (14 September).

According to NW police spokesperson, Lt. Col. Amanda Funani, approximately 10 people forcefully entered through the back door of a wholesaler. Three were carrying firearms, while the rest carried sticks.

Two security guards, who are between the ages of 30 and 40 where also injured during the incident.

“Two security guards were patrolling around the area when they noticed people breaking the fence. The suspects attacked the two securities guards who tried to stop them,” stated Funani.

Funani also mentioned that the suspects fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money after bombing a safe in search of cash.

“No arrests have been made at this stage. The suspects are also unknown,” stated Funani.

 

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Liezl Scheepers

Liezl Scheepers is editor of the Parys Gazette, a local community newspaper distributed in the towns of Parys, Vredefort and Viljoenskroon. As an experienced community journalist in all fields for the past 30 years, she has a passion for her community, and has been actively involved in several community outreach projects as part of Parys Gazette's team.

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