A security guard was overpowered at a recycling business in Fulcum on Wednesday.
The man opened the gate at 13:00 to allow a customer in with a bucket of scrap.
“More men approached the victim. They held him up and entered the premise’s office,” explained Capt Johannes Ramphora, communications officer of the Springs Police Station.
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The owner of the business was held up in the office and threatened with a gun.
The robbers took approximately R10 000 in cash and two cellphones.
“It is suspected they used a white Mercedes-Benz to flee the scene,” added Ramphora.
No injuries were reported.
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