Police are on the hunt for 10 armed suspects who stormed a furniture store at Mams Mall in Tshwane.

Pretoria Rekord reports that SAPS spokesperson Captain Johan van Dyk says an investigation had been launched after a group of suspects stormed a furniture store, stealing cellphones, laptops, PlayStation games and smartwatches last Friday.

According to Van Dyk, the employees and customers were forced to walk into the safe room by the armed gang.

“The suspects further instructed the employees and customers to lie down on the floor,” he adds.

One of the suspects then struck the victim in the eye while demanding the keys to the safe, which the complainant handed over.

They then filled a large bag with merchandise before fleeing the scene.

The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made.

Mams Mall’s management has confirmed that it is working closely with law enforcement to help bring the suspects to book.

The mall’s general manager Jacqueline Visser confirmed that the robbery occurred about 11:30 and involved the theft of an undisclosed number of cellphones.

“The mall security responded immediately, and SAPS arrived promptly on the scene,” says Visser.

She adds that, fortunately, no injuries were reported and trade at the mall continued without interruption.

Visser noted that the safety and well-being of customers, tenants and staff remain the mall’s priority.

Mamelodi police are actively seeking public assistance in locating the suspects involved in the robbery.

Van Dyk cautioned that the suspects may be armed and dangerous, and asked the public to contact the police on 08600 10 111 if they have any information about the robbery.

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