Update: Rosebank mall robbers get away with bags full of jewellery
An armed robbery took place at The Rosebank mall on Sunday, August 3.
UPDATE: 4 August 2014, 3pm – Rosebank police have confirmed an armed robbery occurred at Rosebank Mall on 3 August.
According to Rosebank police spokesperson, Sergeant Bongi Mdletshe two men wearing beanies are said to have been carrying bags when they entered the mall.
“The men walked into a jewellery store inside the mall and held the people in the store up at gunpoint. The suspects allegedly demanded the staff fill their bags with all jewellery, including earrings, watches and rings,” he said.
“The store’s staff members were then locked in the back room as the men made their getaway. It was only then that one of the women called for security and pressed the emergency button.”
The police could not confirm the value of the stolen jewellery.
At the time of publishing, Rosebank Mall and the jewellery store involved in the incident had not commented on the incident.
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Initial report: 3 August, 8:30pm – According to reports, an armed robbery took place earlier today at the Rosebank Mall at a Jewellery store.
It is believed that 2 men entered the mall and managed to rob the store then escaped in the direction of Killarney. Reports further state that police have launched a massive man hunt following the robbery.
This comes after the Rosebank Killarney Gazette published an article about the lack of security at the same mall. (Click here to read article)
It is unclear at this stage if anybody was injured during the robbery. Updates to follow.
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I guess not all robbers are illiterate. Advertising the lack of security at the mall was not such a good idea. Ever heard of organised crime?
the mll is private property and should be treated as such no persons should be allowed to enter the mall with a fire arm. all entrances should have a sensor to detect if one has a gun.Make the mall a gun free zone.Security needs to be tightened from the entry points.the safety of every shopper should be the mall managers priority.
Regards
LV GOW
Thanks to the flea-market being re-opened we will have criminals once again in the Mall. especially on Sundays as you can see. They need to close down that ghastly flea-market down. Its so old fashioned and out of place in the new Mall. Who wants all that unnecessary stuff?
@Daniel as far as I know the flea market is now permanently at Norwood mall. And the flea market was a huge calling card for the Rosebank mall and gave it a quirky je ne sais quoi and stunning ambiance. I think you are actually referring to that vile permanent African crafts market next to the Chicken Licken with all sorts of illegal aliens trying to make a quick buck… in that case yes… move them to Bruma lake or somewhere similar. And the flea market at Norwood mall is refreshing and a lovely sunday stroll, you should try it!