Police are investigating a robbery at Alex Mall and have deployed multiple vehicles to apprehend the suspects. Photo: Itumeleng Maloka
Police, private security, and emergency services rushed to a mall in Alexandra on Monday following a suspected robbery near the taxi rank entrance.
The scenes at the mall are chaotic with a police helicopter flying just overhead, and a number of ambulances on the scene. Armed officers are visible around the mall’s entrance near the taxi rank.
Police vehicle in Alexandra following a suspected robbery at a mall. Photo: Itumeleng Maloka
Details of the incident remain limited, but the scene remains active.
Shoppers and commuters are advised to avoid the mall entrance while authorities work the scene.
Police vehicle on London Road following a suspected robbery at a mall in Alex. Photo: Itumeleng Maloka
Earlier, the Gauteng provincial joint operations committee shared a report about the robbery in progress at the mall, noting that they received reports of shots being fired in the area.
They further noted that members of the public are advised to avoid the area for their own safety.
Police vehicle on London Road following a suspected robbery at a mall in Alex. Photo: Itumeleng Maloka
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