SAPS Walmer detectives are searching for six brazen suspects that robbed a cell phone store in a Walmer shopping mall late yesterday afternoon, March 2.
Police spokesperson, Col. Priscilla Naidu, said that at approximately 17:30, the suspects, of which two were armed with firearms, stormed into the store and instructed customers and staff to lie on the floor.
“The suspects stole all the demo iPhones, Macbooks and watches, etc. that were on display. While packing the stolen items, a shot went off in the store. No one was injured,” Naidu explained.
A case of business robbery is under investigation.
“The value of the stolen items is still unknown as an inventory still needs to be done to ascertain the exact number that was stolen,” she added.
Police are appealing to communities to assist them in tracing the suspects while at the same time warning the communities to be wary of buying suspected stolen property.
If a person is found in possession of suspected stolen property, they will be arrested and charged. Any information can be supplied to D/Sgt. Vuyo Pinn on 083 498 4674 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. The nearest police station can also be visited. All information is confidential and callers may remain anonymous.
