Business robberies rife in Midrand
MIDRAND - A security officer was attacked by eight armed men while conducting patrol duties.
The suspects stole computers with an estimated value of R55 000.
Police spokesperson, Matome Tlamela said the suspects dug a hole underneath a fence to gain entry into the premises.
“The police are busy with investigations. Anyone with information that could help the police to arrest the suspects should call the police station,” said Tlamela.
In another incident a shop was robbed in Kyalami Boulevard.
According to Tlamela, four men wearing Eskom branded helmets and work suits entered the shop and one of them asked for airtime.
“While the complainant was helping the one who asked for airtime, another suspect pointed a firearm at him and assaulted him with a helmet.”
“The suspects took cash estimated at R12 500. No one has been arrested and police are busy with the investigation,” she said.
Details: 011-347-1600/1626.
