Attempted ATM robbery at Doringkloof mall
“The suspects accosted a security guard from the mall and tied him down. They tried to gain access through the roof of the mall.”
Police and security companies responded to an incident of an attempted robbery of an ATM at Doringkloof mall in Centurion, on Friday morning.
According to spokesperson for Monitor Net, JP le Roux they responded to the call just after 05:00 this morning.
“The suspects accosted a security guard from the mall and tied him down. They tried to gain access through the roof of the mall.”
Le Roux said people at the gas station across the road noticed the guard lying on the ground and that he had been tied up.
They then alerted security companies straight away.
“When we arrived, the suspects fled per foot.”
Le Roux said the suspects used a grinder in their attempt to gain access to the cash.
Lyttelton police spokesperson, Captain Dave Miller confirmed the incident took place at Doringkloof mall this morning.
“It is unknown at this stage how many suspects were involved, or whether or not they got away with any cash.
“Our forensic experts were deployed on the scene, and together with crime intelligence and other units we are following up all available leads from our preliminary investigation this morning.”
Miller said anyone with any information regarding this incident must call Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
Rekord was unable to successfully contact the mall spokesperson at the time of going to press.
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