R120 000 worth of alcohol stolen from New Germany liquor store
Police found 37 cartridges at the scene.
ARMED robbers, who were reported to have been using four vehicles, broke into a liquor store in New Germany this morning.
According to Pinetown Cluster communications officer, Capt Bongumusa Manqele, the robbers fled with alcohol worth R120 000 after a shootout with security officers.
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Manqele said about 37 cartridges were found around the scene.
“According to reports, the criminals saw a security company car passing by and started shooting. It is alleged that another security company responded and a shootout ensued.”
No one was reported to have been injured. “A case of business robbery and theft is being investigated by Pinetown police,” said Manqele.
Anyone who has information is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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