A VIDEO of six men breaking into a bottle store in Bellair has gone viral on social media.
The burglary at the business premises occurred during the early parts of the morning of 30 April.
Please find an alternative link to the video here.
According to the Bellair SAPS communications officer, Sergeant Pam Pillay, the six men arrived on scene in a white bakkie.
The men stole an undisclosed amount of goods from the store.
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“There hasn’t been any arrests thus far, however, the investigation is still in progress,” said Pillay.
While tensions are high, she noted that there hasn’t been an increase in robberies or burglaries at liquor outlets since the lockdown.
“Businesses should invest in proper security measures in and around the business premises,” she urged. “Engage with a security company to ensure the proper functioning of the alarm system installed.”
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