Authorities at Lebowakgomo in Limpopo have initiated an investigation into a case of business robbery that occurred at a retail store on Tuesday afternoon.
The incident involved the entry of two men and a woman into the shop, who reportedly posed as customers, as per the reports from the Limpopo police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba.
According to the police reports, one of the male suspects revealed a firearm concealed in his clothing to a female employee within the shop. Simultaneously, the other male suspect demanded access to the keys for the display shelf housing the cellphones.
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However, the shop staff informed the robbers that the keys were not kept on the premises.
Subsequently, the suspects instructed one of the cashiers to open a cash register, from which they seized an undisclosed sum of money. Following the robbery, the three suspects absconded from the scene on foot.
Colonel Malesela Ledwaba has confirmed that a manhunt for the suspects, who were conversing in the IsiZulu language, has been activated.
He urged anyone with pertinent information to assist with the investigations to urgently contact the assigned investigating officer, Sergeant Thabo Manthosi, on 072 069 0205. Additionally, individuals can reach out to the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111, the nearest police station, or utilize the My SAPS app.
