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JEFFREYS BAY<\/strong> – Police in Jeffreys Bay are investigating a case of business robbery after three armed men targeted a retail store in Jeffreys Bay on 6 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to police spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli, it is alleged that on 6 November at around 06:20, three armed men stormed into a Jeffreys Bay store as the staff were reporting for duty and held them at gunpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The suspects could not get access to the drop-in safe, but stole the manager’s cash and three employees’ cellphones. The suspects also stole cigarettes from the store kiosk,” said Nkohli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The suspects fled the scene using the manager’s vehicle, which was found abandoned in Dulcie September Street, Oceanview in Jeffreys Bay.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police are urging anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects to contact the nearest police station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The information may also be shared via Crime Stop on 08600 10111.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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