Shots fired during attempted robbery at Midrand mall
A string of gunshots rang out during an attempted mall robbery in Midrand on Thursday.
Several shots were fired when a group of armed men attempted to rob a cellphone store at the Carlswald Shopping Centre in Midrand, north of Johannesburg.
Police managed to foil the robbery after receiving a tip-off.
Gauteng police spokesperson Kay Makhubele says four armed suspects were arrested following a police chase.
An eyewitness, who did not want to be named, says at least 10 shots were fired as the suspects attempted to make a run for it.
The drama unfolded at around 11:00.
The eyewitness says shoppers ran for cover as the shots were fired.
"They were firing shots. Everyone was running. People tried to hide under the cars in the parking lot. It was terrible," he told Jacaranda FM News.
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The suspects attempted to hijack a woman's car inside the shopping centre.
Another witness posted about the ordeal on Facebook.
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She says staff ran into the changing rooms of a food outlet at the shopping centre.
"Dodging bullet exchange between cops & robbers," she posted. "Thank you to the JMPD that ensured the safety of civilans and caught at least one of the thugs who was found hiding in the bushes."
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