A gang of armed robbers targeted a local eaterie in Salt Rock, holding up and robbing patrons and staff at around 11am this morning.

The four men entered the premises under the guise of customers before pulling out firearms and ordering patrons to put their hands in the air.

The brazen robbers, who were known to the staff, robbed the patrons, staff and business of their cellphones, cash and other valuables before ordering them to lie on the floor.

Although patrons and staff were visibly shaken no injuries were reported.

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Armed response officers from IPSS Electronic Security responded to an alarm activation and arrived at the scene within minutes followed by members of the Umhlali SAPS.

The thieves fled the scene in a green four-door Corsa heading towards Ballito.

No arrests have been made.

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