MPUMALANGA police are on the hunt for suspects involved in a robbery that occurred at a fuel station in eMbalenhle on Thursday, 22 December.
According to Brigadier Selvy Mohlala, it’s alleged that at about 3.20am, a group of armed suspects stormed into the station and detonated explosives, which damaged an ATM.
“A group of four armed suspects, wearing masks and hand gloves, is said to have stormed into the station and held the staff at gunpoint. They went for the ATM and carried out their mission. Law enforcement agencies were activated via a panic button, and security guards responded,” Mohlala said in a statement.
He added that before the suspects could make their way with the money, a shoot-out ensued with the guards.
“One of the shots hit the guards’ response vehicle, leaving it with a bullet hole. No injuries were reported,” he said.
Mohlala further said cops were informed about the robbery and a case of robbery, with an additional charge of ATM bombing, was opened.
“Investigators will also probe the shooting. Some cartridges were found at the scene and an investigation has started, though no one has yet been arrested.”
Anyone with information that may assist in the investigation should call CrimeStop on 08600 10111 or send information via MySAPS app.
