MARIANNHILL SAPS have debunked reports of a looting incident last night, claiming it was an attempted robbery at a building in Wiltshire Road. This comes after a video of a crowd of people trying to gain entry into the building surfaced on social media. 

According to Mariannhill SAPS communications officer, Capt Marcelino Harold, the suspects were attempting to steal liquor which was to be destroyed in the premises.

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“It was no looting. Police and SAPS Public Order Police Unit were on scene. No one was arrested,” he said.

DA PR councillor for ward 13, Marlaine Nair said she was glad that police acted quickly to bring the situation under control.

“This criminal behaviour is unacceptable. As it stands thousands of residents have become unemployed as a direct result of the recent looting.

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“If this continues, many more businesses will close their doors, leaving more people unemployed. It is not fair that innocent people have to face the consequences of the actions of a few criminals,” she said.

Nair urged those with any information of any planned criminal activity of this sort to contact authorities and alert them. The public can call Crime Stop on 08600 10111.  

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