Crime

Attempted robbery ends in shootout

Details about the circumstances of the attempted robbery are still unclear at this stage, however, a comprehensive update will follow.

An attempted furniture store robbery was cut short when a shootout occurred between security personnel and gunmen at Hillfox Value Centre early this morning, November 8.

According to Lionel Gafney from BCI Security, the shootout occurred at 03:00 when gunmen allegedly tried to rob Tafelberg Furnishers.

The gunmen soon fled the scene in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.

According to Michael Steyn from Honeydew CPF, no injuries were reported.

Details about the circumstances of the attempted robbery are still unclear, however, an update will soon follow.

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