A gambling entertainment centre was robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash at Dwarsloop Mall, outside Bushbuckridge today, Wednesday 26 April.

GAMBLING ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE TARGETED BY CRIMINALS

“It is alleged that three unknown suspects who were all wearing face masks entered the outlet (gambling centre) pretending to be [painters].”

Brigadier Selvy Mohlala

SUSPECTS POINT A GUN AT THE GUARDS AND DEMAND CASH

Brigadier Mohlala further said the security guard at the gambling entrance control point managed to search one of the suspects, however, the other two suspects produced firearms and instructed the security guard to escort them to the manager’s office.

“The manager was also pointed with a firearm and instructed to open the safe. He complied with instructions and an undisclosed amount of cash was stolen,” he explained.

Police have since launched an investigation and appeal to anyone who might have information to kindly contact Detective Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Mashego on 082 468 1298 or the Crime Stop number 08600 10111, alternatively, community members can also share the information via MySAPS App. Police guarantee the confidentiality of any information received.

The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela assured that the investigation will be intensified to get the suspects arrested.

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DWARSLOOP MALL PRONE TO CRIMINALITY

This isn’t the first time a sinister incident rears its ugly head at Dwarsloop Mall. In February this year, police launched a massive manhunt for suspects following a business robbery at the mall in the early hours of 7 February at around 01h30 am.

According to the information, approximately 30 suspects, armed with handguns and rifles are said to have stormed into Dwarsloop Mall where they reportedly broke into several shops.
It is reported that the suspects used explosives to gain access to cash inside the safes.
The suspects fled the scene with the stolen items of which the total value of the stolen items is yet to be determined.

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