ACCORDING to Empangeni SAPS spokesperson, Captain Mbongeni Mdlalose, four suspects approached G4 security guards as they were leaving the store after collecting the morning’s takings
One of the men grabbed a box of money from the guards and ran away. Another fired a shot in the air while escaping with the remaining two gang members.
The men fled in a White GWM vehicle with a NP registration.
Police received a call from a motorist shortly after the incident, reporting a speeding vehicle being driven recklessly on the R102 towards Mtunzini.
The description of the vehicle matched the getaway car.
No security guards or customers were injured during the heist.
Anyone with information regarding the robbery must contact the Empangeni police station on 035 9015800.
FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 1.20pm
ARMED men robbed Boxer supermarket at the Empangeni Rail at lunch time today.
Shoppers were ushered out of the store as police swooped on the scene at about 12.30pm. The robbers managed to escape with an undisclosed amount of money.
The store was closed for trade and management were tight-lipped about the robbery.
Details to follow
