Police are investigating a case of armed robbery after a large gang allegedly attacked two security guards patrolling a local substation, fleeing with valuable cable, cellphones, and other items.

According to the police, the victims alleged that on October 6, around 18:00, they were patrolling at their workplace in the company bakkie when they were suddenly surrounded by a gang of roughly 20 people, all wearing balaclavas, who knocked on the doors, and allegedly pointed firearms at the guards.

The victims were tied up until around 04:00. Upon being released, they discovered that the transformer was stripped.

Spokesperson for the Witbank SAPS, Captain Eddie Hall, advises that to prevent armed robbery, security guards should stay alert by being aware of their surroundings, avoiding distractions, and noticing suspicious activity.

“Also, businesses should have proactive physical security measures like good lighting, secure entrances, and visible security devices as these can act as deterrents,” Hall said, adding that during a robbery, security guards should remain calm, comply with demands, and try to get a good description without escalating the situation.

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