Cooke 1 trading store robbed
The Cooke 1 trading Store was robbed by armed men on 31 May. The robbery occurred at approximately 3.15pm after two men posing as customers entered the shop. Two other customers, a female employee and the owner 44-year old owner of the store was present when the men entered. Shortly after the men entered the …
The Cooke 1 trading Store was robbed by armed men on 31 May.
The robbery occurred at approximately 3.15pm after two men posing as customers entered the shop.
Two other customers, a female employee and the owner 44-year old owner of the store was present when the men entered.
Shortly after the men entered the store, a third man walked in and produced a firearm.
The men forced the other customers, the staff member and the shop owner to lay down on the floor while they ransacked the shop and took airtime and other goods from the business.
They also searched the shop owner, the staff member and the other customers, taking some of their personal belongings.
The suspects fled from the scene without firing a shot and no injuries were sustained by any of the victims during the incident.
The investigating officer, Warrant officer Thabiso Duiker can be reached on 011 278 8100 with any information that might assist him in the investigation.
