ATMs bombed in Sharpeville
Two express ATM’s, FNB and Standard bank were damaged with explosives.
SEDIBENG – Two ATMs located at the Global Filling Station in Rooisteen, Sharpeville, were bombed early this morning, July 8.
Residents told Sedibeng Ster that sounds from the bombing woke them up at around 01:35.
“They used heavy machinery and we heard about six to eight bombs. When we went outside to see what was happening, we realised that the street alongside the garage was guarded by heavily armed men. They fired their guns when people or a vehicle tried to get near the scene,” the residents said.
When Sedibeng Ster arrived on the scene this morning, Fidelity personnel were already busy with their investigations and no one was injured during the bombings.
Police spokesperson, Colonel Mavela Masondo said that received a complaint of ATM Bombing at Global Garage in Seeiso Street, Sharpeville and they proceeded to the scene where upon arrival they found that two express ATM’s, FNB and Standard bank were damaged with explosives.
“Preliminary investigation suggests that undisclosed amount of cash has been taken,” Masondo said.
Police have opened a case of ATM Bombings and are on the lookout for the suspects.
