Fake armed robbery report on social media

SOCIAL media reports of an armed robbery that allegedly took place this morning (Friday) at the Caltex garage opposite McDonald’s in Richards Bay, has been deemed false information.
Whether a scaremongering hoax or a case of miscommunication, no cases have been opened at the police station, and the garage owners and employees confirmed that no robbery had taken place.
The false news spread like wildfire through Richards Bay and surrounds as residents remain on high alert after the recent spate of violent and deadly armed robberies and hijackings.
People are urged to confirm facts before sharing information on social media.