A Minnebron resident opened fire on a group of would-be robbers yesterday (Wednesday), forcing them to beat a hasty retreat.
Brakpan police are yet to determine whether the five criminals, three of whom were armed with guns, wanted to rob the resident of his vehicle, or cash, or both.
According to information received from the local SAPS, the resident arrived home at around 12.30pm.
He had returned from the Mall@Carnival where he had made a large cash withdrawal.
As he got out of his car to open the driveway gate, the resident noticed a white Volkswagen Golf 6 or 7, turning into the road.
Suspicious of the car’s occupants, the resident took cover behind his vehicle, and withdrew his gun.
He then heard a man shout, “Don’t try be a hero” and saw the five men alight the Golf and run towards him.
Three of the men had drawn their firearms and the resident opened fire.
The men quickly returned to their car and sped off.
Police told the Herald the resident fired about 10 shots and possibly wounded two of the men.
A case of attempted hijacking is being investigated.
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