A retail store in Village Square Shopping Centre in the CBD was targeted by armed robbers over the weekend.
According to Captain Appel Ernst, Randfontein Police spokesperson, “At about 11am on Sunday, 20 August, an unknown man allegedly entered the store and showed an employee a concealed firearm.
He allegedly instructed her to take him to the manager. She and the manager were both told to keep quiet and were forced to the back of the store. A second suspect then allegedly entered the shop and demanded the keys to the safe.
“The suspects took numerous cellphones, locked their victims in the storeroom and fled the scene,” said Ernst.
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It is further alleged that customers and other employees did not even realise that a robbery was in progress.
Any person who can shed light on the identity of the suspects is requested to call the Trio Task Team on 079 496 6288.
Francois du Buisson, centre manager said, “Village Square can confirm that an armed robbery occurred at CNA on Sunday , 20 August at about 11.20am. Four armed suspects entered the store, held the staff at gunpoint and obtained a large amount of cellular stock from the store. It is reported that two of the suspects fled the scene in a white BMW.
“Village Square Fidelity Security Services was on the scene and handed the matter over to police for further investigation. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Safety of all patrons and shoppers is, and always remains, the Centre’s top priority and we will continue to remain alert.”
Should any member of the public know of any information in this regard please contact the Randfontein Police on 011 767 2350 or crime stop (anonymous) on 08600 10111.
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