The Westonaria Police department has launched a manhunt for six suspects who are believed to have robbed a store in Westonaria on Wednesday morning (3 August).
According to S’phiwe Ndlovu, spokesperson for the Westonaria Police, the suspects allegedly entered the shop at about 10.30am, posing as customers. “On entering the shop, the suspects allegedly took out firearms and held employees and customers at gunpoint. The suspects then took various items from the shop and loaded them into what seemed to be a Quantum minibus,” S’phiwe said.
They then fled the scene. No shots were fired during the incident. A manhunt for the six suspects has been launched.
Anyone with information that may assist the police in tracing the suspects can contact the Westonaria Police department on 011 278 5300 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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