Three robbers posing as customers and their “lookout” are being sought by cops after they carried out a daring heist at a jewellery store in
Meadowridge.
The drama unfolded on Tuesday morning just after 11am when the three men entered the store, located in the Meadowridge Park & Shop centre, and pretended to be customers.
They then threatened the staff at gunpoint and started smashing the glass cases and filling a bag with jewellery.
Meanwhile a fourth suspect acted as their lookout, kept soute for them at the entrance.
Police say the robbers fled the scene in a silver car with a false registration.
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According to Diep River police, no one was wounded during the robbery.
Cops have now appealed to the public to come forward with any information about the incident.
“At approximately 11.15am, a local jewellery store at Meadowridge Park & Shop, Firgrove Way, was held up by several unknown males.
“Three suspects entered the store and posed as customers.
“One of the suspects then threatened the staff with a
firearm demanding cash.
“The other two suspects started smashing the glass display jewellery cabinets and placed jewellery into a black bag whilst a fourth suspect kept lookout at the entrance to the store.
“Independent eyewitnesses allege that further suspects were also on lookout in the parking area and road.
“Suspects then allegedly fled in a silver metallic sedan with false registration plates.
“No shots were fired and no injuries reported.
“A case of business robbery was opened and is being investigated.”
Anyone with information can contact Detective Sergeant Vuyo Mqhwayi on 021 710 7308.