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Armed robbers get away with US$9,000
08 Feb 2024 at 12:50hrs | Views
Police in Mabvuku are investigating a case of robbery which occurred at a service station in Eastview on Wednesday where six unidentified suspects got away with over US$9 000.
In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), the police said six unidentified male suspects, who were armed with firearms and wearing face masks, attacked a security guard on duty and a motorist who had been fuelling his vehicle before stealing US$20.
"The suspects gained entry into the service station offices where they broke a safe using explosives and stole US$9 670 cash. The suspects then proceeded to a nearby lodge and attacked a security guard before stealing US$50 and an Itel cell phone," read the statement.
In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), the police said six unidentified male suspects, who were armed with firearms and wearing face masks, attacked a security guard on duty and a motorist who had been fuelling his vehicle before stealing US$20.
"The suspects gained entry into the service station offices where they broke a safe using explosives and stole US$9 670 cash. The suspects then proceeded to a nearby lodge and attacked a security guard before stealing US$50 and an Itel cell phone," read the statement.
Source - The Chronicle
