Police launch manhunt after 10 suspects rob supermarket in Montclair
The armed perpetrators forcibly gained entry to the cash office and threatened to kill the cashiers at the supermarket.
POLICE in Montclair have launched a vigorous manhunt following a brazen robbery at a local supermarket in Montclair. The incident, which unfolded on May 24, saw a gang of 10 armed men storming into a supermarket, causing panic and chaos among staff and customers.
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Sources at the scene recount a terrifying scene as the suspects, donned in gloves and blue overalls, barged into the premises wielding firearms. Their swift and coordinated actions left no room for hesitation as they ordered cashiers to the ground and ransacked the store.
Police spokesperson for the eThekwini District Captain Carmen Rhynes said the suspects left no stone unturned in their quest for cash.
“The suspects robbed the cashiers before forcibly gaining entry to the cash office. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken during the heist.”
The situation escalated further when the perpetrators resorted to gunfire before making their escape in unidentified vehicles – leaving the authorities scrambling to apprehend them. Despite the swift response from law enforcement, no arrests have been made thus far.
The incident has sent shock waves through the Montclair community, raising concerns about the safety and security of businesses in the area. Local residents have expressed outrage and fear over the audacity of the robbery, calling for swift justice and heightened vigilance to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Business owners in Montclair have been urged to remain vigilant and to cooperate with law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety of their premises and personnel.
The police have appealed to anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the suspects to come forward and assist with their investigation.
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