A shootout incident allegedly ensued earlier at a prominent jewellery store in Clearwater Mall when a group of suspects attempted to commit a robbery.
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It has been reported that about eight suspects attempted to ransack the Rob Browns Jewellery shop. However, a panic button was activated which set of the smoke detectors on the floor.
It was also reported that the suspects fled on foot and no injuries were reported.
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Police and various security companies were called to the scene. The matter is now being investigated by police.
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