The police have launched a manhunt for five armed suspects who robbed Pyramid Jewellers at the North Cape Mall in Kimberley on Tuesday morning.
THE POLICE have launched a manhunt for the armed suspects who robbed Pyramid Jewellers at the North Cape Mall in Kimberley on Tuesday morning.
Northern Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Molefi Shemane said the police are searching for five armed suspects.
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“The Provincial Organised Crime unit is investigating an armed robbery case that occurred at a shopping mall in Kimberley. Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 10.50am this morning, July 18, 2023, five unknown men, dressed in black, entered the store and demanded jewellery worth an undisclosed amount from the owner and then fled the scene. No injuries were reported during the incident. The police have launched a manhunt in search of the suspects,” said Shemane.
He warned the public not to approach the suspects.
“It is believed that the suspects fled in a Toyota Etios and the public is urged not to approach the suspects as they are deemed armed and dangerous,” Shemane said.
North Cape Mall management also confirmed the incident.
Mall spokesperson Johan Visser said, however, that they cannot relay any further information regarding the matter.
“North Cape Mall management can confirm that a robbery did take place on July 18, 2023. We are thankful and relieved to report that no one was physically injured during the incident. As this is an ongoing police investigation, we are not permitted to divulge any further details in this regard. We do regard the safety of our tenants and patrons very seriously and take every precaution to ensure their safety,” Visser said.
