McD's robbed in Strand

Police are on a manhunt for what is believed to be three suspects after they purportedly robbed a fast food restaurant in Strand on Sunday evening.

Police confirmed that the incident occurred in Gordon road.

‘’According to reports the complainant was busy helping the fast food deliverers when she saw one of her co-workers running to the back and a suspect following her,  than some of the other workers running outside,’’ said Captain F.C Van Wyk, Western Cape police spokesperson.

‘’An unidentified male came to her pointing her with a firearm and demanding the cash registers to be opened. Three suspects were involved in this incident. They took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the scene in an unknown direction. No arrest as yet, investigations continues,’’ he added.

Strand police registered a business robbery case.

COURTESY: Facebook - KC Gericke

According to the Strand Patrol Neighbourhood Watch chairperson, KC Gericke, the alarm was raised shortly after the robbery occurred. Sierra 47, a member of the local Sierra patrol group and neighbourhood watch, promptly responded to the scene

‘’Without hesitation, he responded swiftly to the scene. Multiple role players were quickly on site, including Vetus Schola Group , AM Security Services, Fidelity ADT, AMBO, GB sec, and SAPS. Sierra 47 immediately began canvassing nearby businesses for surveillance footage. One clip showed the suspects’ vehicle fleeing down a side street. While we couldn’t initially identify the number plate, there were distinct visual markers confirming it was the vehicle in question,’’ Gericke reported.

‘’Back at our control room, Sierra 1 began meticulously reviewing footage from our Navic Cloud LPR system—vehicle by vehicle. Roughly 45 minutes later, we identified the suspect vehicle on one of our cameras. Cross-referencing it with daylight footage gave us a 100% match,’’ he added.

Gericke said the vehicle registration was immediately handed over to SAPS and the private armed response company servicing McDonald's.

‘’Sierra 47 accompanied them to SAPS to present the footage. The vehicle was then flagged on Navic and a case number issued without delay. The suspects and vehicle are now officially being sought.’’

Anyone with any information about this incident is requested to contact Crime Stop 08600 10111

 

Done By: Mitchum George