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NEWSFLASH: Queenswood business robbed of cash, goods

East robbers get away with undisclosed amount of cash.

A Queenswood business was robbed of goods and cash by two armed men on Monday afternoon.

Villieria police spokesperson Captain Coba Brits said the incident occurred shortly after 16:00.

“The owner was alone in the shop when a man came in and pointed him with a firearm,” she said.

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Brits said another man followed in armed with a knife.

“They stole cigarettes worth R2 000 and airtime worth R1 000,” she said.

Brits said the men also got away with an undisclosed amount of cash and electronic equipment.

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“A case of business robbery has been opened and is being investigated,” Brits said.

She confirmed there were no injuries and police were following up on leads.

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