‘Brave’ workers wounded in confrontation with five robbers
A shootout between five armed thugs and concerned residents left two men injured yesterday (June 2) in Grobler Street, Beyers Park.
The incident happened after the thugs entered the complainant’s premises, with the intent to steal, at around 1.30pm.
According to the Boksburg North SAPS communication officer, Lieut Juanita Coetzer, the suspects forced the complainant into her home.
“Two workers were on the site of a neighbouring double story guesthouse witnessed the attempted robbery and phoned of their supervisors,” said Coetzer.
“The supervisor rushed to the scene and he along with the two worker confronted the robbers.”
A shootout ensued, with the workers being wounded in the lower body.
The complainant was left traumatised but was not injured in the ordeal.
The robbers sped off in a white vehicle.
The victims were taken to Medi Cross and then transferred to the Glynwood Hospital.
A laptop, cellphone and R3 000 cash were stolen.
The case is under investigation. – @IschkeBoksburg
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