Security guard fatally wounded in an armed robbery
By Khanyisa Tabata
26 February 2010
A security guard has been shot and killed during an armed robbery at a supermarket in Samora Machel.
Police spokesperson Captain Ntomboxolo Sitshitshi says eight men entered the Spar in Samora Machel, holding the staff at gunpoint.
“The suspects fired a series of shots, hitting the security guard as he took cover behind the counter. He later died as a result of his injuries.
“The robbers escaped with two bags of cash containing an undisclosed amount of money. We have opened a case of murder and business robbery,” said Sitshitshi.
Police request anyone that may have any information that can assist with the investigation can contact the Nyanga police station on 021 380 3320 or crime stop on 08600 10 111
26 February 2010
A security guard has been shot and killed during an armed robbery at a supermarket in Samora Machel.
Police spokesperson Captain Ntomboxolo Sitshitshi says eight men entered the Spar in Samora Machel, holding the staff at gunpoint.
“The suspects fired a series of shots, hitting the security guard as he took cover behind the counter. He later died as a result of his injuries.
“The robbers escaped with two bags of cash containing an undisclosed amount of money. We have opened a case of murder and business robbery,” said Sitshitshi.
Police request anyone that may have any information that can assist with the investigation can contact the Nyanga police station on 021 380 3320 or crime stop on 08600 10 111
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