Armed Robbery at Irene Village Mall
Police said an armed robbery took place at Irene Village Mall when robbers entered an MTN store on Wednesday morning.
Police are searching for three suspects after an MTN store at Irene Village Mall was robbed at gun point on Wednesday.
According to police spokesperson Colette Weilbach the robbers entered the store at approximately 10:30 and pointed a gun at a staff member.
“They tied her up and ordered her to lie on the floor. Cell phones and an undisclosed amount of money were taken before the suspects fled from the scene of the crime. No one was injured during the incident and the suspects are still at large,” Weilbach said.
Media reports have stated that cell phones worth R72 000 were taken during the robbery.
The Lyttelton police are investigating the robbery and are busy scrutinising video footage.
According to Crime Lookout the suspects were allegedly seen in a silver Nissan Hardbody and carried a big, red bag. “Three black males. Two are bald and the one is wearing glasses. Two of them are armed,” Crime Lookout tweeted.
Police are calling on anyone with information to contact the Lyttelton police station on 012-644-8644 or the Crime Stop line on 08600 10111.
Pictures of the alleged suspects have been circulating on social media sites on Wednesday.
