Police searching for north restaurant robbers
In one of the videos, customers could be seen lying on the floor as several gunshots could be heard in the background.
A restaurant in Soshanguve was robbed of an estimated R128 000 on Sunday, March 6.
Staff and customers at MacNose Café, also known as Shortleft, were left stunned after three armed men raided the restaurant during its peak hours.
Soshanguve police spokesperson Constable Peter Zondi said the incident occurred at approximately 22:45.
“Several gunshots were fired outside the restaurant but no one was injured.”
Zondi said the suspects managed to get away on foot.
“Apparently, the suspects disappeared into the direction of adjacent Block L.”
Amongst the stolen items were money from the cash tills and a red Acer laptop.
The following day, videos of the robbery were circulating on social media.
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In one of the videos, customers could be seen lying on the floor as several gunshots are heard in the background.
“A case docket was opened immediately after the incident. No arrests have been made so far. Our detectives are still tracing the suspects and investigating,” said Zondi.
If anyone has information that could help the police with this matter, contact the Soshanguve police station on 012 730 1319.
The restaurant owners could not be reached for comment at the time of going to press.
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