On Saturday morning, a jewellery store located at Cresta Shopping Centre in Johannesburg fell victim to a robbery. Eyewitnesses reported that approximately nine men, wearing masks and large hats, entered Bello Jewellers armed with hammers.
The robbers swiftly smashed the glass cases inside the store and made off with bags of jewellery. The entire incident lasted around four minutes.
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Following the robbery, the police have launched a manhunt for the armed men. Authorities believe that the suspects may still be inside the mall, prompting the closure of all stores as a precautionary measure. No injuries have been reported thus far.
The police are diligently investigating the incident and gathering evidence to apprehend the culprits. The jewellery store’s surveillance footage will likely play a crucial role in identifying the suspects. Additionally, any information provided by witnesses will aid in the ongoing investigation.
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Mall robbery gave a reminder of how unfit I am, as soon as I gun fire it was run for your life! Cresta mall wants me dead before I get a gf pic.twitter.com/ke51xIetAM
— papa Tinyiko wa mhana Tinyiko (@kNtwanano) March 16, 2024
Video:
The robbers escaped in two vehicles. #CrimeWatch https://t.co/dHbnrIByuP pic.twitter.com/UNZqmFy6yw
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) March 16, 2024
As this is a developing story, updates regarding the progress of the investigation and any further developments will be provided as soon as they become available.
