Three robbers stormed the Olivedale Super Spar at 2 am on 26 November and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes.
According to the Douglasdale Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Balan Muthan, the suspects tied up the security guard and broke into the shop.
He explained that they managed to access the office where there was money and manage to cut the safe with a grinder.
They allegedly ransacked the shop and damaged the computers.
“They fled on foot with the money and the packets of cigarettes,” WO Muthan said.
He further indicated that the other security guard who was on duty was alerted by the alarm.
“He fired warning shots however, the suspects were already gone,” explained WO Muthan.
He said police are investigating the robbery at the business premises.
Details: Douglasdale SAPS 011 699 1300.
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