Four suspects flee after armed robbery at Oak Centre

“They demanded the keys for the cupboard where the cell phones were kept and asked three of the staff members to pack the phones and clothes in a bag,” Ms Venter said.

May 5, 2021

Nikki Maharaj Less than a minute

Archive image: Wayne van der Walt, Highvelder, editor.

Four suspects fled the scene after an armed robbery at one of the businesses at the Oak Centre on 5 May.

According to Ms Magda Venter, Oak Centre manager, the suspects entered the store under the guise of being customers.

“They demanded the keys for the cupboard where the cell phones were kept and asked three of the staff members to pack the phones and clothes in a bag,” Ms Venter said.

The Highvelder sent media enquiries to Const Nomcebo Msezane, spokesman of Ermelo Police and awaits response.

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May 5, 2021

Nikki Maharaj Less than a minute

Wayne van der Walt

Wayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.