Explosives used in vicious armed robbery
Police: Suspects also forced employees into a corner of the shop while pointing at them with firearms.
Four armed robbers wearing balaclavas took armed robbery to the next level. When targeting a local business they not only used firearms but explosives at well.
Captain Appel Ernst, Randfontein Police spokesperson confirmed the incident occurred just before midnight last Sunday (8 November).
The 22-year-old complainant alleged the four unknown males all wearing balaclavas entered the shop in Brandvlei at about 11.40pm. They forced the employees into a corner of the shop while pointing firearms at them.
“The suspects used an explosive device to access a safe in the shop. They took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the scene in a BMW.”
The investigating officer, Warrant Officer Thabiso Duiker would appreciate any information that might assist him in the investigation.
He can be reached on 011 278 8100. Information will be treated with the utmost discretion.
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