No arrests in Clearwater’s attempted robbery
Shopper shares personal experience during attempted robbery at Clearwater Mall.
Police have not been successful in trying to trace the group of suspects who attempted to ransack a jewellery store in Clearwater Mall on 16 July.
Spokesperson for Honeydew Police Station, Captain Balan Muthan. confirmed the incident. He told the Northsider that there is no breakthrough on the matter as yet. “We have no leads or breakthrough at this stage but the matter is still under investigation,” said Muthan.
About eight men allegedly opened fire at the mall after failing to hold up Browns Jewellers in broad daylight. A panic button was activated, which set off the smoke detectors on the floor.
It was reported that the suspects fled on foot and injuries were reported.
An eyewitness who was visiting the mall with his parents, recounted his experience of the attempted robbery which left shoppers traumatised.
Read the initial article here: About eight suspects attempt to rob jewellers in Clearwater Mall
Kleynhans said they drove to the mall after church, as his mother wanted to shop around for a jacket.
“We walked in at Entrance 9 and my father and I started horsing around while walking towards Browns Jewellers.”
“Suddenly we saw a bunch of guys, [about] eight, trying to break in at the jewellery shop. There were two guys wrestling each other, one of which I think was a security officer. One of the guys tried to jump the gate at the jewellers when the smoke detectors went off,” Kleynhans explained.
“Suddenly we heard gunshots, and immediately laid low. We ran into Trappers and hid there. The store also locked its doors to protect everyone.”
This regular Clearwater Mall shopper added that a bullet casing was found on the floor of the mall, and one of the neighbouring shops had a cracked window.
Clearwater Mall has been approached for comment, but they were unable to get back to us before going to print.
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