Owner of jewellery shop shot dead at Centurion Mall, two arrested
Two suspects were arrested after the owner of a jewellery store at Centurion Mall was fatally shot during an armed robbery on Monday morning, October 11.
Colonel Mafanele Hlangwane of Lyttenton detectives confirmed police have arrested two suspects in connection with the incident.
The office of the Provincial Commissioner for police in Gauteng issued a media statement yesterday confirming police in Lyttelton and Centurion “are on the lookout for five African male suspects subsequent to a robbery at a local jewellery store”.
It stated “a 55-year-old man, who is the owner of the store was fatally shot. The suspects fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of jewellery”.
According to Hlangwane the shop owner entered the shop unaware of the robbery that has just taken place.
“As he entered, the robbers were on their way out, and he was shot,” Hlangwane said.
Initial reports indicated that the deceased was a bystander, however, with further information it was confirmed it was the owner of the jewellery store.
Emergency service Emer-G-Med spokesperson, Kyle van Reenen, said medics arrived on the scene and found that one person was shot.
“The male patient was found in a state of cardiac arrest. Resuscitation efforts were attempted. However, they were unsuccessful, and the man was declared dead,” Van Reenen said.
He said that police were in attendance and would be conducting the necessary investigations.
Ruan Heyns of Cert-SA emergency medical service said two people were treated on the scene.
“The scene was still active when we arrived. I can confirm that one person was fatally wounded. He was shot in the upper body.
“Another bystander fell and injured herself while running during the robbery. Luckily the woman wasn’t badly injured,” Heyns said.
The centre manager of Centurion mall, Laetitia Zillen, confirmed the incident.
“The Centurion mall can confirm a fatality on its premises following an armed robbery at a jewellery store. The police were on-site and we were fully co-operating with the law enforcement,” she said.
Police appealed to anyone who may have information about this incident, to please contact Colonel Mafanele Hlangwane of Lyttenton detectives on 082 822 6253 or Crime Stop Line 08600 10111.
Alternatively leave anonymous tip-offs on MySAPS app which can be downloaded on any smartphone. All information received will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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