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Shootout ensues between armed robbers and victim at Savannah Mall

Details have emerged about the armed robbery at Savannah Mall on Monday morning that resulted in the suspects making off with a substantial amount of money.

POLOKWANE – The police in Polokwane have launched a manhunt for two male suspects for their alleged involvement in an armed robbery at Savannah Mall this morning.

Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba says a 48-year-old victim left Limpopo Cash and Carry with the aim of depositing a substantial amount of cash at the mall.

“Upon his arrival at the entrance of the mall, the victim was confronted by two unknown males in possession of firearms. One of the suspects shot the victim in the right foot and he threw the money bag on the floor,” his statement read.

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The other suspect picked up the bag and ran away before the victim took out his licensed firearm and fired several shots at the suspects who fired back while running to their getaway vehicle.

“The duo managed to flee the scene with a substantial amount of cash while driving in a white Hyundai SUV motor vehicle. Anyone with information can contact the Investigating Officer Lieutenant Colonel Paul Ragophala on 082 729 0171, the crime stop number on 08600 10111, the nearest police station or through the MySAPSApp,” Ledwaba said.

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Raeesa Sempe

Raeesa Sempe is a Caxton Award-winning Digital Editor with nine years’ experience in the industry. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand and started her journey as a community journalist for the Polokwane Review in 2015. She then became the online journalist for the Review in 2016 where she excelled in solidifying the Review’s digital footprint through Facebook lives, content creation and marketing campaigns. Raeesa then moved on to become the News Editor of the Bonus Review in 2019 and scooped up the Editorial Employee of the Year award in the same year. She is the current Digital Editor of the Polokwane Review-Observer, a position she takes pride in. Raeesa is married with one child and enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music and baking – when she has the time. “I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon." – Tom Stoppard

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