Fake customers rob store
Victim to police: An hour after the transaction was completed the same two men entered the shop again demanding money.
Randfontein Police are requesting the public’s help to track down a pair of possible suspects who targeted a store recently.
Captain Appel Ernst, Randfontein Police spokesperson said the incident took place in Duncan Road at around 1.30pm on Tuesday, 12 January.
“It is alleged by the 21-year-old victim he was in his shop when customers brought in a piece of furniture and paid cash. The customers then left with the furniture namely a television stand.
“Approximately an hour after the transaction was completed the same two men entered the shop again demanding money while wielding a knife,” Ernst said.
The suspects took the cash and then fled in a gold coloured Sedan. The victim was not harmed.
The investigating officer, Warrant officer Thabiso Duiker would appreciate any information that might assist him in the investigation. He can be reached on 011 278 8100.
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