WELKOM – Police in Welkom are investigating an alleged business robbery and attempted murder after approximately 10 armed suspects reportedly robbed a local wholesaler and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The incident occurred on Saturday, 10 October, at approximately 12:20 at a wholesale business in Muizen Street, Welkom, in the Free State.

According to the police, a group of unidentified men entered the premises armed with rifles and wearing balaclavas to conceal their faces. They allegedly ordered customers to lie on the floor before proceeding to the counter, where they took cash registers and an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspects reportedly fired several shots before fleeing the scene in two vehicles.

They were allegedly seen driving away in a white Toyota Corolla Cross with Eastern Cape (EC) registration plates and a red Volkswagen Golf 7 GTI without registration plates.

No arrests have been made

No arrests have been made, and police investigations into the business robbery and attempted murder are continuing.

Police are appealing to anyone with information that could assist in identifying and arresting the suspects to come forward.

Anyone with information can contact Detective Sergeant Katlego Nketsi of the Welkom Serious and Violent Crimes unit on 072 198 0697.

Information can also be reported anonymously to Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submitted through the MySAPS mobile application.

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