Armed suspects evade arrest after robbery – shoot-out at Sea Cow Lake liquor store
The suspects made off with an undisclosed amount of cash and other valuables.
GREENWOOD Park police are searching for a group of armed suspects who robbed a liquor store in the Sea Cow Lake area on Monday night.
The suspects, who made off with an undisclosed amount of cash and other items of value, were also involved in a shoot-out with response officers from Marshall Security.
The incident occurred on Temple Road just after 18:30.
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Marshall Security spokesperson Tyron Powell said they responded to the scene of the robbery which was still in progress.
“When our members arrived on scene, we saw the suspects exiting the store, and as soon as they noticed us, they opened fire. Our members then returned fire, and a shoot-out ensued. During the shootout, the suspects fled into a nearby dense bush, and an extensive search was conducted for the wanted armed suspects who unfortunately managed to evade arrest. Fortunately, none of our team members sustained any injuries during the shootout,” he said.
A case of business robbery and attempted murder has been opened at the Greenwood Park police station.
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