Armed robbers struck a Moletlane filling station in Zebediela in the early hours of Monday morning. Photo: Limpopo police.
POLOKWANE – A massive manhunt has been launched for a group of armed suspects following a business robbery at a filling station in Moletlane, Zebediela, last night (August 18).
According to the Limpopo police, the suspects stormed the filling station around 04:30 and headed straight to one of the offices.
The aftermath of the Moletlane filling station robbery where suspects used explosives on an ATM. Photo: Limpopo police.
They were armed with firearms and wore balaclavas.
“The suspects allegedly threatened staff and held some employees and a customer hostage before forcing the manager to open the safe. They made off with an undisclosed amount of money, additional cash from the teller, two cellphones, and a camera memory card before fleeing the scene,” the Limpopo police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba’s statement read.
The filling station office left in disarray after armed suspects bombed an ATM and looted cash. Photo: Limpopo police.
He said those with information can contact Detective Constable Billy Nchabeleng on 079 138 3930, the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111, the nearest police station, or use the MySAPSApp.
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