WATCH: Armed suspects raid jewellery store in five minutes at PMB shopping centre
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Pietermaritzburg jewellery store after suspects allegedly held employees at gunpoint and fled in a black SUV.
An armed robbery occurred at a Pietermaritzburg jewellery store, leaving the establishment's front display cabinets shattered. The incident unfolded within a five-minute window on Sunday morning, as suspects allegedly entered the store, ordered employees to lie face down on the ground, and proceeded to smash glass display cabinets. One of the three suspects was carrying a rifle, while another possessed a handgun. The trio reportedly made off with jewelry before fleeing the scene in a black Mahindra SUV.
Colonel Robert Netshiunda of KwaZulu-Natal police stated that the incident was being investigated as a case of business robbery. Witnesses reported that the suspects prevented people from entering the shopping center before committing the raid. An eyewitness working at a nearby business stated that the suspects were carrying a large bag and displayed determination in keeping members of the public away from the entrance.
A video circulating on social media captured the commotion, with employees from neighboring businesses calling for police assistance as the suspects made their escape. B-Secure Armed Response Unit, which responded to the scene, confirmed that the robbers had escaped with items from the jewelry store. No injuries were reported at this time.
Police have appealed for information that could assist in their investigation.
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