Western Cape police are investigating a case of robbery with a firearm case after a customer was mugged at gunpoint in Kenilworth Centre’s parking lot.
The police’s FC van Wyk said the incident occurred
approximately 10:50 on Monday.
“While he was still in the parking lot at the said mall, he
was approached by two unknown males, both armed with firearms. The suspects
forced him to lie down on the ground and grabbed his bag containing his
personal laptop.’’
“The males fled in a silver VW Golf 5 towards Athlone. The
employee sustained no injuries,” added Captain FC van Wyk.
Armed robbery at Kenilworth Centre, Thursday 21 November. pic.twitter.com/zAwLrf0JxN
Kenilworth Centre management confirmed the incident after a video of the robbery went viral.
“Kenilworth Centre confirms that an incident occurred when
three suspects robbed a customer at gunpoint in the parking area at the mall.
We are grateful for the SAPS and centre security who immediately responded to
the incident. Fortunately, no customers, staff or tenants were injured,"
the statement read.
PICTURE: Kenilworth CentreDone By: Mitchum George
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