ATM on Bethal Road bombed in a matter of minutes

Criminals make another big hit and get away with cash.

A quick in and out job was what the suspects executed.

Witbank Police are looking for any information regarding the ATM bombing that happened at the Total filling station on the old Bethal Road in the early hours of Saturday, July 9.

It is alleged that seven men walked into the shop at the filling station and approached one of the attendants in the shop.

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They apparently pointed a firearm at the attendant, and then commanded him and his other colleagues to lie on the floor.

After a moment, there was a loud bang coming from the shop that damaged the ceiling and glass doors.

The suspects got away with an undisclosed amount of money and are still on the loose.

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The manager of the garage, Miss Margaret Ntuli said that she was not there at the time, but she was alerted right after the incident happened.

“There were four attendants that were working outside and two attendants inside the shop when the ATM was bombed,” said Ntuli.

The communications officer at Witbank Police Station, Captain Eddie Hall said preliminary investigation suggests that a commercial explosive might have been utilized to bomb the ATM and an undisclosed amount of cash was taken.

“No suspects have been arrested and a case of ATM bombing and malicious damage to property is being investigated. We plead with the community to come forward should they have any information regarding the crime,” added Hall.

Any information regarding the matter can be given to the Witbank Police Station by calling 013 655 5052. Alternatively, contact Colonel One Thobejane on 082 372 2195.