Man followed from ATM and robbed

Police spokesperson Constable Matome Tlamela said the man was followed from an ATM in Carlswald and while waiting for the village entrance gate to open, a man pointed a firearm at him.

“The suspect instructed the complainant to give him the cash that he had just withdrawn. The complainant was surprised as to how the man knew about the withdrawal. The suspect ran away with the victim’s money, wallet with all bank cards, a cellphone and car keys,” said Tlamela.

No one has been arrested yet and police investigations are underway.

Tlamela advised members of the public to ensure that all their money was safely put away before walking away from an ATM machine.

She gave the following tips:
– Leave after making sure that the machine is finished processing your transaction.
– Make sure no one is either watching or following you.
– Try not to withdraw huge amounts of cash.