Update: 4.25pm
Nicolway Shopping Centre general manger Gavin Balson has confirmed that one of the jewellery stores was robbed this morning.
Gauteng provincial SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Mathapelo Peters added that a preliminary investigation suggested that a group of about six males suspects broke into the store’s display window using housebreak in tools.
“It is alleged that at least two suspects were carrying firearms,” Peters said.
ARMED ROBBERY & SHOOTING : JEWELLERY STORE. NICOLWAY CENTRE. WILLIAM NICOL DR. BRYANSTON. COJ. GP. pic.twitter.com/Mdu1SRzIxX
— REZA (@crimeairnetwork) August 11, 2020
The suspects made off with luxury wristwatches, the brands and value have not yet to been confirmed.
“[The suspects] allegedly fired shots as they ran out of the centre and fled the scene in a white Golf GTI and a white Renault with unknown registration numbers,” said Peters.
Balson added that there were thankfully no injuries.
Peters added that a search is currently underway.
“Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have information that could lead towards the apprehension of the suspects to contact their nearest police station or call the crime stop number on 08600 10111,” Peters concluded.
Original story:
Residents are up in arms as footage surfaced on social media today (11 August) of suspects robbing what has been identified as a jewellery store in a Bryanston shopping centre.
Three suspects can be seen in the video, two of whom are emptying out the display stands and placing the items into a bag.
It is alleged that a number of gunshots were heard by shoppers in the centre.
This is a developing story.
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