A second robbery in two days happened at Eikestad Mall this morning when the Telkom shop was targeted.
Two persons allegedly involved in this morning’s incident were arrested on the R310 near De Wijnlanden Estate just after 11am.
Police collect evidence from the scene. PHOTO: Franco Havenga
Chris du Toit from AM Security’s tactical unit told MatieMedia on the scene of the arrest that seven people were allegedly involved in the robbery.
He heard a description of the suspect vehicle on the radio and later spotted the vehicle. He gave chase and was fired upon.
He managed to force the vehicle off the road and arrested two suspects. Five ran away and were being pursued.
Telkom robbery scene at Eikestad Mall. PHOTO: Vonani Ngomana
Yesterday the MTN store in Eikestad Mall was robbed at 13:15. Three unknown men entered the shop and asked the staff and three customers to lie down on the floor.
Suspects took an unknown number of cellphones out of the safe. One suspect had a firearm but no shots were fired and no injuries were sustained. No arrests have been made yet.
Chris Du Toit on the scene next to the car used by the suspects to flee the scene of the crime. PHOTO: Franco Havenga
When Eikestad Mall was contacted, the spokesperson could not comment on the alleged robbery this morning but said that it was safe for people to go to the mall.– Vonani Ngomana and Franco Havenga