LIMPOPO – Thohoyandou police are searching for five armed suspects who robbed a local bakery in Shayandima village on Wednesday night (January 7).

According to reports, the suspects entered the premises armed, wearing balaclavas, and forced employees into one room.

Two shots were fired during the incident, and some victims were assaulted. The suspects forced open a safe and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba confirmed a case of business robbery has been registered and that the suspects are still at large.

Anyone with information is urged to contact investigating officer Sergeant Humbulani Siaga on 076 621 7197, Crime Stop on 08600 10111, their nearest police station, or via the MySAPSApp.